Transforming Healthcare Leadership for Tomorrow

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Empowering Healthcare Leadership Excellence

Mickey Smith transforms healthcare organizations and mentors future leaders, leveraging decades of experience to deliver impactful results and foster innovation in the industry.

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About Mickey Smith

  • Former CEO of HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital (18 years), with expansion from 190 to 450 beds and nationally ranked outcomes.

  • Past Board Chair, MGMA-ACMPE during a major industry transition.

  • Holds dual master’s degrees (MBA and MS in Public Health) from the University of Missouri, and a BS in health systems from Georgia Tech.

  • Rotary leader, civic advocate, and passionate about developing healthcare talent.

  • Known for calm in crisis (especially during COVID), a mischievous sense of humor, and leaving every place better than he found it.


"If you want to know if you're a leader, look behind you and see who is following." – shared by a colleague describing Mickey’s influence

Healthcare Leadership Consulting

Transforming healthcare organizations through mentorship, strategy, and real-world results for future leaders.

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A group of medical professionals in scrubs and lab coats walks down a bright hospital corridor. They appear to be engaged in conversation, heading towards a destination within the hospital. The environment is clean and well-lit, emphasizing a clinical setting.
  • Executive Mentoring & Succession Planning
    Customized coaching for C-suite and mid-level healthcare leaders.

  • Healthcare Strategy & Growth Consulting
    Proven success in hospital growth, service line expansion, and medical staff development.

  • Leadership Workshops & Speaking Engagements
    Topics include:

    • Leading Through Crisis

    • Building Cultures of Excellence

    • Recruitment & Retention in Healthcare

    • Charting the Course: Strategic Leadership

  • Organizational Assessments
    Deep dives into leadership, workforce engagement, and operational readiness.

  • Transforming Healthcare Practices

    Enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in hospitals and physician practices through expert guidance.

“He was my sounding board, my cheerleader, and a true leader.”
— Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright, President & CEO, MGMA

“He built experiences. He made you feel important.”
— Jeff Annis, longtime friend and business owner

“The improvements Mickey brought saved lives. His shoes will be hard to fill.”
— Peach County Press

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We are here to support your healthcare leadership journey. Contact us for consultations, mentorship, and transformative solutions tailored to your needs.

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