BIO
Rolance G. Chavier Roper, MD
“Being a Practicing Physician who cares for Medicare, Medicaid(Vital), Medicare Advantage, and Privately Insured patients allows me to better understand the strengths, weaknesses, and the areas of opportunity in many different areas of the Healthcare Industry.
Whether it’s advising on Coding, Billing, EHR/EMR, Quality, Stars, Social Determinants, Primary or Specialty Care, Hospital experience,Hospice and Palliative Care Services, Patient Satisfaction and Utilization, Pharmacy benefits, DME needs, or OTC coverage; exercising the Profession Is a great advantage and keeps producing fresh and creative ideas to improve the ever changing Healthcare System”
Professional Experience
Afiliations & Recognitions
Physician with 30 years’ experience in Healthcare and Medical Practice in Puerto Rico. Besides his professional experience in the Medical Profession, Dr. Chavier has ample experience in Medical Education, Managed Care, Leadership and Organizational Management, Government Affairs and Legislation. Dr. Chavier is a team builder and has assembled a top-notch group of professionals, who have great expertise in different key areas that are essential for any Healthcare stakeholder interested in establishing or expanding their operation in Puerto Rico.
In addition, Dr. Chavier has held the following positions:
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President of the Puerto Rico Medical Association
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Delegate from PR to the American Medical Association
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Associate Dean of Clinical Sciences for a Medical School
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San Juan Municipal Legislator (elected official) - President of Health, Emergency, and Disaster Management Committee.
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Named by former Governor Luis Fortuno as representative of the Medical Sector in the Steering Committee for the Puerto Rico Health Information Network.
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Medical Director of one of the largest IPAs in PR (Medicare Advantage) and also, Medical Director and co- owner, of an IPA- serving more than 22,000 patients in the San Juan area (Medicaid-Mi Salud/Vital/ Metroclinicas San Juan).
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Medical Director Instituto Psicopedagogico de Puerto Rico and multiple Nursing Homes
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Instructor and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine.
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He is currently owner and Medical Director Centro de Medicina Primaria y Prevencion de Diabetes.