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Tara Hudson

Tara Hudson

Senior Healthcare Operations & Growth Executive

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RichmondMember since August 10, 2026
Mergers & AcquisitionsDe Novo DevelopmentPerformance Improvement
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Mergers & AcquisitionsDe Novo DevelopmentPerformance Improvement

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Transformational operations executive with 20+ years leading multi-site and multi-state organizations. Proven record driving growth, turnarounds, acquisitions, de novo development, regulatory and compliance excellence, and enterprise performance.

Experience

Regional Executive Director - ADDUS HEALTHCARE - Virginia territory

(2022)

  • Oversight of 4 locations within the Virginia territory
  • Improved financial performance 31% within 6-months by implementing targeted performance metrics and fostering a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Drove 28% performance improvement through KPI-driven accountability
  • Expanded referral relationships and market presence through C-Suite level Partnership Agreements

Regional Market Executive - COMPASSUS - Arizona and California markets

(2019 - 2022)

  • Oversight of 13 locations throughout the Arizona and California markets - 1200 ADC
  • Led 37 healthcare outreach professionals
  • Improved team effectiveness 30% through transparency and accountability
  • Awarded Area Market Executive of the Year 2022 for highest growth acceleration during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Executive Director - BRISTOL HOSPICE - Hawaii

(2016 - 2019)

  • Led the largest hospice organization in Hawaii and improved overall ADC from 227 to 432 within 19 months
  • Implemented needed resources and programs within the community and established positive outreach across the island of Oahu branding Bristol Hospice as the leader in end-of life care in 2018
  • Increased financial, operational, clinical, and growth metrics 18% by embracing the cultural needs of the market
  • Enhanced engagement, compliance, and referral development by partnering with the largest private insurance provider (HSMA) increasing market outreach by over 27%

Vice President of Operations - SAVIOR & SANCTUARY HOSPICE - Arizona, Texas, Illinois

(2006 - 2016)

  • Hospice acquisition and start-up expert for 3 states (Arizona, Texas, Illinois)
  • Completed all 855A Applications, Due-Diligence, Letters of Intent (LOI), Change in Majority Ownership (CIMO), Change in Ownership (CHOW), CMS-1561 forms, Medicare/Medicaid billing authorizations, EDI/NPI set up, Medicare Certification Surveys and CHAP Certification Surveys
  • Recruited, hired and onboarded all physicians, clinicians, sales team and administrative staff
  • Oversight of P&L, Credit Balance Reports, CAP and KPIs for 7 locations

Education

Master of Arts - Marketing - Western International University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration - Ottawa University

Skills

Senior Healthcare Operations & Growth Executive

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