Nikki Kushner has joined Oswego Health Medical Practice as its executive director. With a robust background in group practice leadership and a wealth of experience in physician management, hospital operations and strategic growth, Kushner is poised to make a significant impact on the organization’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality care to the community.
Kushner joins Oswego Health Medical Practice from Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, bringing over a decade of experience in healthcare leadership. Most recently, she served as chief operating officer at Hunterdon Medical Group, Hunterdon Health in Flemington, New Jersey. In this role, she led all aspects of the health system’s physician practice operations, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced company performance. Her work focused on optimizing operational workflows, improving patient care processes, and advancing financial outcomes.
Prior to her time at Hunterdon Medical Group, Kushner held multiple leadership roles, including president at Conemaugh Physician Group and chief operating officer at Conemaugh Health System in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. During her tenure at Conemaugh, Kushner was responsible for overseeing a multi-specialty physician group with over 230 providers across more than 40 locations. In this capacity, she drove key strategic initiatives such as physician recruitment, compensation restructuring, and operational improvements. Her efforts in these areas led to significant growth in revenue, enhanced operational efficiency, and improved physician satisfaction.
Kushner’s experience in physician compensation, financial analysis and revenue cycle management has been a hallmark of her career. She has a proven ability to streamline processes, increase revenue, and manage complex budgets, all while building positive relationships with both physicians and staff. Her commitment to fostering collaboration and performance improvements has earned her the respect and trust of those she works with.
A graduate of Saint Francis College, Kushner holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting with a concentration in management and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
