NORTH LITTLE ROCK — EngageMED of North Little Rock, a full-service healthcare practice management company, has announced that Mary Andrews has been named Chief Clinic Operating Officer. 

 Andrews previously served as Executive Vice President of Clinic Operations and brings more than 25 years of healthcare practice management experience to her expanded leadership role.

 

In her new position, Andrews will continue to provide operational oversight for specialty and primary care practices across the central Arkansas and Hot Springs markets, with an emphasis on practice efficiency, quality initiatives, leadership development and patient experience. She has been with EngageMED for 11 years and has played a key role in strengthening clinic operations and advancing value-based care strategies.

“Mary’s leadership has been instrumental to EngageMED’s success,” CEO Julie Embry said. “I am excited for her to continue applying her deep operational expertise and passion for developing leaders in this expanded role. Mary consistently leads in a way that reflects our core values of integrity, respect, innovation and service, and I look forward to her leadership as we strengthen clinic operations, innovate for the future and deliver meaningful results for our clients and patients.”

Andrews said she is excited to continue supporting clinics and leadership teams in her new role.

“I am honored to serve as Chief Clinic Operating Officer and to continue working alongside our clinic leaders and care teams,” Andrews said. “EngageMED’s mission to empower providers to focus on caring for patients truly resonates with me. I look forward to building on our strong foundation and supporting practices that improve operations and the patient experience.”

 

Andrews holds a bachelor’s degree in dietetics from the College of St. Scholastica and a master’s degree in health services administration. Her areas of expertise include value-based care, strategic planning, provider relations, process improvement and leadership development. In her career, she has worked with both specialty and family practice clinics. In October, she received an Arkansas Business Executive of the Year award in the large private company category.