Interview with Dr. Meredith Loveless – 408

In today’s replay, we learn how to be the Chief Medical Officer for a MAC (Medicare Administrative Contractor).

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Dr. Meredith Loveless practiced obstetrics and gynecology with a subspecialty in pediatric and adolescent gynecology for 14 years. She started at Johns Hopkins, then moved to the University of Louisville and Norton Healthcare. She also served in a variety of positions with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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Clinical Background

Meredith earned her medical degree at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Then she completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Medical College of Virginia.

She has been involved in academic medicine since finishing her training. She has multiple publications in peer-reviewed literature and serves as a reviewer for several journals. 

In the process of relocating, because of the narrow nature of her specialty, she was unable to find an academic or private practice position where she and her husband would live. So she explored other options.

Working as the Chief Medical Officer for a MAC

During our interview, Meredith explained what a MAC does and the roles a physician might play within a MAC. Her extensive writing background and experiences leading important ACOG committees were key skills needed in her current job as CMO.

It really allowed me to tap into leadership skills that were skills that I always wanted to explore and develop… – Dr. Meredith Loveless

She explains that there are multiple positions for physicians in a MAC. They generally require a moderate amount of clinical experience and board certification.

She enjoys her job. It uses many of the skills she developed during her training and medical practice and is challenging and fulfilling. And most of the time, she can work from home.

Summary

Dr. Meredith Loveless did not leave clinical medicine because of burnout or dissatisfaction with her career. But she found herself in a situation that required her to consider other options. Working as the CMO for a MAC has been surprisingly fulfilling and enjoyable. And it has offered a much better lifestyle with more time for her family.

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