Gary W. Lawson, Ph.D., DPA
(888) 380-6337
ext 202
MedicalDiscounts@aol.com
CURRENT EXPERIENCE
Business Development Entrepreneurship Center (BDEC)
(formerly Lawson & Associates)
1983-Now
Founder/Executive Director
BDEC is a 501 (c ) 3 non-profit organization offers individual, small group and seminar based marketing, advertising, strategic planning, business development and organizational management consulting services. BDEC is a sub-specialist in healthcare businesses. BDEC has worked with hundreds of medical, dental and healthcare related clients over the years including but not limited to health care professionals (most specialties), hospitals (psychiatric, skilled nursing and general medical) out-patient clinics, outpatient day treatment centers. BDEC also worked with restaurants, service businesses, gyms, beauty shops, real estate services, politicians, small businesses, automobile related companies, manufacturers, churches, non-profit organizations, talented individuals, counseling centers and more.
College of the Canyons
2005-Now
Adjunct
Faculty
Business Department professor teaching conflict management; entrepreneurship; business writing; interpreting financial statements; diversity; management principles; business overview; advertising, marketing, communications and leadership classes
Lawson
Health Foundation
2002-Now
Co-Founder/Executive Director
Lawson Healthcare Foundation is a 501 (c ) 3 non-profit organization consisting of the following four programs: (1) free medication program; (2) consumer health information telephone library; and (3) consumer health advocacy (ie research, speaking, consulting): (4) pre-med hospital volunteer program for junior high and high school students who are considering becoming physicians.
Medical Discounts
International, Inc.
1999-Now
Founder/CEO/Owner
Medical Discounts International, Inc. (MDI) helps Americans obtain low cost international medications, affordable dental care, diagnostic procedures, and low cost international surgeries/procedures.
PAST EXPERIENCE
Health Industries of America (HIA)
1998-99 CEO/Board
Member
I reported directly to the owner. I was responsible for corporate marketing, operations, JCAHO accreditation, training, and strategic planning. HIA was a fifty million dollar corporation with nearly a thousand employees, three hospitals, two outpatient programs, and six Medicare day treatment programs located in California and Florida.
California Healthcare Management Services (CHMS)
1987-98
Senior Vice President/Board Member
I reported directly to the owner. I was responsible for strategic planning and marketing. Additionally, I was the acting CEO for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities for three to six months after they were acquired. CHMS was a hundred million dollar business with several thousand employees.
Lawson Multi-Specialty Medical Group (LMMG)
1986-94
Founder/CEO/Owner
My wife, a board certified family physician, and I started the business with one employee and no patients. Eight years later, we sold LMMG. At the time of sale, the business was a multi-million dollar enterprise with 5,000 active patients, ten staff and four physicians.
Behavioral Mental Health Services (BMHS)
1982-87
Founder/CEO/Owner
Over five years, BMHS became the largest independent psychiatric referral and information program in the country. BMHS had a staff of 10. I sold the business to CHMS in 1987.
EDUCATION
2005
D.P.A.
- Doctor of Public Administration
University of La Verne School of Public Administration
1999
Ph.D. – Doctor of Health Services Administration
Southwest
University
1997
M.A. – Health Services Administration
Southwest
University
1994
M.A.O.M. - Masters in Organizational Management
University
of Phoenix
1983 B.A.
– Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Cal State
University Fullerton
MISCELLANEOUS
Family…
Married 23
years to Diamond Bar physician, Yvonne R. Lawson, M.D., FAFP. Three daughters
Lauren (22) Graduated Cal State Fullerton 2006; Kathy (20) in 4th year at Cal
State Fullerton; Christina (16) in 4th year at Diamond
Bar High School
Community…Member
EV Free Church, Board Member Diamond Bar Toastmasters, Member Elks, American
Legion, Former Board Member American Heart Association; Red Cross; Tri-City
Mental Health; Chairperson Grand Avenue Committee; Member Diamond Bar
Improvement Association; Coach AYSO Soccer; Volunteer PTA; Show Choir Parent
Volunteer
Veteran…
1975-79
Honorable Discharge U.S. Navy OS3
1979-82 Honorable Discharge California National Guard E5
Author… ”Lawson’s Guide To Healthcare Marketing; “HMO’s Are Not The Answer to Today’s Healthcare Crisis”; “Impact of User Fees on the FDA”; Multiple magazine and journal publications; Too many speaking engagements to list. Toastmaster speaking competition winner
References… Gregory Anderson, J.D. (Family/Business Attorney, Former Partner); Robert Patkos, CPA (Family/Business Accountant, Partner in MDI); Frank Mitts, CEO Omni Health (Friend, Past Colleague at HIA)
Medical
Discounts, Inc.
Saving Americans Money
On Their Healthcare
(888) 550-8895
For more information email
MedicalDiscounts@aol.com
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In business since 1998
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PayPal Verified
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Thousands of satisfied customers.
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SGV Regional Chamber of Commerce member
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Licensed Pomona, California
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Office Hours
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(West Coast Time)
Call (888) 550-8895