Established in 2011. We are former medical device executives and Ortho/Spine Experts
with decades of experience in sales, operations, supply chain management, ASC business operations, billing, surgeon collaboration, clinical support, and product development.
OUR MISSION
To Empower Providers to Better Manage Their Implant Costs and Revenue.
After decades of working with health plans, providers, surgical facilities, and patients across the country, Advantien’s co-founders knew there had to be a better way.
In 2011, they applied their commercial know-how in the implant supply industry and committed to optimizing the often fragmented relationships between manufacturers and ASC’s to improve the quality of care for patients and deliver the resulting savings and profits to the providers.
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Tim Burney, CEO
Tim is a seasoned healthcare professional with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. This experience is built on a unique blend of clinical experience gained while serving in the U.S. Army and a deep understanding of the device industry.
Tim has served in various leadership roles, including President and CEO and VP of Sales with major device organizations such as United States Surgical Corporation, Medtronic, Globus Medical, and Lanx Spine. Tim’s diverse clinical, field sales and executive corporate experience gives him an unbiased perspective of the challenges within the device market.
Tim is passionate about creating customizable device solutions that result in a more profitable outcome for all stakeholders, while also meeting the demanding clinical requirements of our customers.
Chief Operating Officer
Ryan Fredricey, COO
Ryan has a diverse background in medical device commercialization and management. Prior to joining Advantien, Ryan was the Vice President of ProNerve Technologies, leading the company’s development of innovative technologies for intraoperative neuromonitoring.
Prior to that, he served in a number of leadership roles at Lanx (a spinal implant manufacturer), including marketing, operations, compliance, and engineering.
Chief Technology Officer
Ryan Burney, CTO
Ryan brings almost 30 years of software experience to Advantien, where he is currently leading the development of an exciting new web application for Advantien’s ASC customers.
Prior to Advantien, Ryan worked as the lead designer at a Boulder-based software startup.
VP of Operations
Andy Lamborne, VP of Operations
Andy is an innovation-oriented leader with a proven track record of leveraging close physician collaboration to achieve commercial success. Working with both large and small medical device firms since the 1990s, Andy has held a wide range of leadership positions in supply chain operations and sourcing, business development, licensing and acquisitions, product development, manufacturing and quality.
Chief Business Development Officer
Ashley Hollis, Chief Business Development Officer
With 9 years of experience at Advantien, Ashley Hollis serves as the Chief Business Development Officer, leading the company’s strategic growth and client engagement efforts. Ashley’s expertise in business development and her deep understanding of the ASC market allow her to drive innovative solutions that enhance profitability for surgery centers nationwide.
Ashley holds an MBA and is a graduate of Wake Forest University, where she was a four-year scholarship soccer player. She brings the same dedication and teamwork from the field into her professional career. Her leadership at Advantien has been instrumental in building lasting partnerships and ensuring that clients achieve their financial goals through tailored, data-driven strategies.
Clinical Business Development Manager
Melissa Rice, Clinical Business Development Manager
Melissa Rice has over 20 years of healthcare experience spanning from direct clinical care to executive level roles. With a strong foundation in clinical operations and leadership, she now serves as the Clinical Business Development Manager for Advantien, where she leverage’s her deep knowledge of implant revenue management, particularly in orthopedic, spine, and podiatry surgery centers, to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Her broad skill set includes strategic planning, financial management, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.
Melissa is a board member of the Illinois Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (IASCA) and is a Mentor for the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) Administrator development program. As an experienced and respected healthcare professional she has been asked to speak at multiple Becker’s Conference’s as well as being featured on their podcast.
Her objective is to enhance client satisfaction, improve operational efficiency, and ensure financial success through tailored services, industry expertise, and strategic collaboration, contributing to Advantien’s mission of optimizing revenue in the ambulatory surgery space.
Customer Service Manager
Nichole McCormack, Customer Service Manager
Nichole has been in the Spine/Orthopedic field for over 15 years and has worked with Advantien for 7 years in the customer service department. She enjoys collaborating with facilities and representatives to create a positive experience and simplify their work. Nichole lives in Kansas City with her husband, has 3 children, and 1 grandchild. In her free time, she loves traveling, cooking, and reading.
Customer Service Representative
Kyra Pieper, Customer Service Representative
Kyra brings a unique blend of expertise in athletic training and insurance billing to Advantien. With a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and hands-on experience in collegiate athletic training, she has a deep understanding of sports-related injuries and orthopedic care. This background allows her to navigate the challenges faced by Ambulatory Surgery Centers in securing efficient reimbursements and maintaining accurate documentation. Kyra is committed to ensuring that healthcare providers receive the compensation they deserve while also enhancing patient care through effective billing practices.
Supply Chain Data Analyst
Stanley Jiang, Supply Chain Data Analyst
Supply chain analyst with five years of progressive experience in procurement, inventory management, and data analysis within multispecialty ASC settings. Proven expertise in streamlining and enhancing supply chain and operational processes.
Core competencies include Supply Chain Optimization, Inventory Control, Strategic Purchasing, Healthcare Billing, Revenue Cycle, Data Acquisition & Analysis, and Report Generation. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics from Stony Brook University, and a Certificate in Data Analytics from Cornell University.
Director of Business Development
Greg Cavill, Director of Business Development
Greg is an experienced healthcare professional with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including 15 years in sales leadership and 10 years in Business Development in both start-up and well-established medical device companies.
Greg has served in leadership roles with Entellus Medical (now Stryker) as Regional VP of Sales for the Western US and Canada. He also led teams for AccuMed (formally Osteomed), Omniguide, and Nxstage Medical (now Fresenius).
Greg is passionate about solving real problems in the healthcare space for CEOs, administrators, surgeons, and caregivers.
ATTENTION ASC MANAGERS
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