As a Principal in Kassouf’s Healthcare Advisory Group, Stewart helps healthcare organizations strengthen operations, improve performance, and navigate complex business challenges. With a practical and collaborative approach, he works alongside healthcare leaders to support sustainable growth and long-term success.
Stewart is known for his attentiveness and commitment to building long-term client relationships. He prioritizes understanding his clients’ needs and serving as a trusted resource throughout every stage of growth.
Stewart’s areas of expertise span revenue cycle management, provider credentialing, provider compensation, quality incentive programs, HIPAA and OSHA compliance, electronic health record (EHR) implementation, and operational improvement initiatives.
Stewart frequently contributes to operational assessments and process improvement initiatives, working directly with physicians, administrators, and staff to understand day-to-day operations. By working alongside healthcare teams, he helps identify opportunities for improvement and develop practical solutions tailored to each organization’s unique needs.
Some practical questions he helps clients answer include:
- When can a new provider begin seeing patients?
- What should our practice expect during the credentialing and enrollment process?
- How can we strengthen workflows and improve operational efficiency?
- How can I determine a provider’s fair market value total compensation?
- What quality incentives or bonus opportunities are we missing?
Stewart brings extensive healthcare operations experience to his advisory work. His background spans a wide range of healthcare settings, from primary care practices, rural health clinics, and federally qualified health centers to specialty care organizations, including pulmonology and OB/GYN practices. Having worked closely with a variety of healthcare providers throughout his career, he understands the operational, financial, and regulatory challenges they face and is passionate about helping them strengthen their practices.
Bachelor of Science, University of Alabama
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
Alabama Chapter of Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) – Past President
Healthcare Leaders Association – Alabama and Birmingham Chapters