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Executive Management Team
NextCare® Urgent Care’s Executive Management Team oversees day-to-day operations and organizational success. Their dedication and shared commitment have enabled us to consistently provide quality, affordable health care to every individual that looks to us as a trusted source of immediate care.
John Julian
Chief Executive Officer
johnjulian@nextcare.com
John Julian joined NextCare® Urgent Care in June 2010 as the chief executive officer. Mr. Julian brings a wealth of experience in a wide range of health care companies specializing in everything from home services and devices to home nursing, pharmaceuticals and infusion therapy. Prior to joining NextCare® Urgent Care, Mr. Julian spent eight years as an entrepreneur, working with start-up companies in the pharmacy and personal services industries. Before that, Mr. Julian held an executive-level position with Lincare Holdings, the nation’s largest provider of respiratory therapy and other in-home patient services. A native of Phoenix and a graduate of the University of Arizona, Mr. Julian serves as a member of the Phoenix Thunderbirds and as a director of the Foundation for Blind Children.
Larry Crist Jr., MBA
Chief Operating Officer
larrycrist@nextcare.com
Mr. Crist joined NextCare Urgent Care in 2011 as the Chief Operating Officer after previously serving as the Divisional Vice President for DaVita, Inc. Larry Crist has over nineteen years of experience in healthcare management and brings a wealth of knowledge in clinic operations and customer service to the NextCare team. Prior to DaVita, Inc., Mr. Crist served as the Corporate Vice President and Regional Vice President for Apria Healthcare. Mr. Crist has a bachelors of science in business management as well as a Masters in Business Administration from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.
Ken Walsh, MBA, HCM, FACHE, FHFMA
Chief Financial Officer
kenwalsh@nextcare.com
Ken Walsh joined NextCare Urgent Care in January 2011 as the chief financial officer. Mr. Walsh brings over twenty years experience in healthcare management to the NextCare team. Most recently, Mr. Walsh has been the chief financial officer for three Iasis Healthcare facilities; including St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix, Tempe St. Luke’s Medical Center and St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center. He has also served as the chief executive officer for Southwestern Eye Center, the chief financial officer for Arizona Heart Institute and division chief financial officer for Triad Hospitals. Mr. Walsh received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Arizona State University. He received both his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and Master’s in Health Care Management from the University of Phoenix. Mr. Walsh is a Fellow of both HFMA (Healthcare Financial Management Association) and ACHE (American College of Healthcare Executives).
Keith Marple
Vice President, Reimbursement Service
keithmarple@nextcare.com
Keith Marple joined NextCare® Urgent Care as regional reimbursement manager in 2003 and currently serves as the vice president of reimbursement services. Prior to joining NextCare® Urgent Care, Mr. Marple served as the Phoenix regional business office director of IASIS Healthcare; owned and operated the successful MedTrax, Inc., which provided document recovery and accounts receivable consulting for health care providers; and was the A/R manager and training coordinator for American Home Patient. Mr. Marple earned a bachelor of science degree in business management from Arizona State University.
Brian Murphy
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
brianmurphy@nextcare.com
Brian Murphy joined NextCare® in 2009 and currently serves as vice president of sales and marketing. Mr. Murphy is a seasoned business development and alliance relations executive with a commitment to success through customer service and creativity. Before leading the national sales and marketing team at NextCare® Urgent Care, he previously served as national director of sales and marketing for Aramark Parks and Destinations, was the director of supplier marketing and strategy for Travelport/Orbitz, and was also promoted to manager of supplier relations at American Express. Mr. Murphy graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor of science degree in finance.
