EMBO Healthcare Management & Consulting
Gary Bohamed & Mark Puleo –
70 Years of Combined Healthcare Leadership
We help California physicians and healthcare providers improve margins, eliminate operational headaches, and build practices that thrive in today’s complex environment.
From strong payor contracts and flawless credentialing to optimized staffing, smarter Human Resource systems, and bullet-proof compliance, we deliver the expertise and execution most practices simply don’t have time for.
Schedule your complimentary
practice assessment today.
Gary Bohamed is President and Chief Executive Officer of EMBO, LLC responsible for the strategic planning and resource deployment of a number of projects in a variety of industries. Prior to EMBO, Gary was founding member and Executive Director of Independence Medical Group, a $100 million Independent Physician Association based in central California.
Gary received his Bachelor of Science degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and his Masters of Business Administration from Pepperdine University, Malibu. He is an avid runner, sports enthusiast and enjoys reading. He resides in Santa Clarita California with his family.
Mark is an accomplished, strategic, healthcare executive with extensive expertise leading the Human Resources Management and Leadership/Organizational Development functions as well as other key Support Services. He is a strategic visionary who influences and advises others, fueling a positive and high performing culture. Prior to joining EMBO, Mark was the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia since 2002. As a member of the executive leadership team, he was responsible for recruitment and engagement, leadership and organizational development, rewards and recognition, labor and employee relations, and benefits and compensation. Mark has over 35 years of Human Resource Management experience — mostly in acute healthcare — having also worked for Keck Hospital of USC/USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Harbor UCLA Medical Center and Shriners Hospital for Children. He holds a Masters’ Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Healthcare Management.
Our Services
Payor Revenue Optimization & Payor Strategy
- Payor contract review, negotiation, and renegotiation
(Are all your providers included? Are you being paid the rates you actually signed?) - Provider credentialing & re-credentialing
(CAQH management, PECOS, health plan enrollment — done right and on time) - New payor and ancillary revenue opportunities
- Insurance policy review and competitive requoting
(medical malpractice, cyber, property, workers’ comp) - Billing policy audit and execution improvement
Operational Excellence
- Staffing efficiency and workforce optimization
- Vendor contract review, rebidding, and consolidation
- Strategic planning and execution
- Disaster preparedness and business continuity planning
Human Resources & People Strategy
- Talent acquisition and physician/provider recruitment
- Compensation and benefits design
(including provider compensation plans) - Employee engagement and labor relations
(union and non-union) - Leadership development and training programs
- Succession planning
- HRIS selection, design, and implementation
- Policy/handbook development and regulatory compliance
- Workplace safety and injury reduction programs
Mission Integration & Culture
- We help align your organization’s mission, values, and daily operations so that culture becomes a competitive advantage rather than an afterthought.
Contact Gary Bohamed or Mark Puleo today
for a no-obligation practice assessment.
Call or Text: (805) 341-6546
Email: EMBOconsulting@yahoo.com