The People
Behind PHN
Independent practices succeed because they have the right people beside them.
PHN is powered by experienced professionals, physician leaders, and practice support specialists who work directly alongside independent practices throughout the year. From credentialing and managed care to quality improvement and provider relations, our team becomes an extension of yours.
Guided by Experience
PHN's executive leadership brings decades of healthcare experience, a commitment to independent practice success, and a clear vision for supporting the physicians and practices we serve.
Geoff Mitton, MHA
Executive Director
Geoff leads PHN's operational strategy, network growth, and organizational development. He works closely with physicians, practices, and partners to strengthen the resources, relationships, and infrastructure that support independent healthcare across the region.
Dr. Benjamin Rucker
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Rucker provides clinical leadership and physician perspective for PHN. Drawing on decades of experience serving the community, he helps ensure the network remains grounded in the realities of independent practice and focused on supporting physicians and patients.
The Team Behind Independent Practice Success
When practices join PHN, they gain a dedicated network of experienced professionals. These are the teams that work directly alongside independent practices every day.
Provider & Network Relations
Practice engagement, provider relations, and member support.
Network Relations Manager
Network Relations Specialist
Network Relations Assistant
Credentialing
Provider enrollment, credentialing, recredentialing, and payer documentation.
Credentialing Manager
Credentialing Specialist
Managed Care & Contracting
Managed care strategy, contract support, and payer relationships.
Contracting Manager
Quality
Quality improvement, value-based care, performance programs, analytics, and coding support.
Director of Quality
Performance Improvement Specialist
Performance Improvement Specialist
Performance Improvement Specialist
Data Analyst
Administrative
Business operations, member services, and administrative support.
Business Manager
Physician-Led Governance
PHN is guided by practicing physicians who understand the realities of independent medicine. Each board member is a practicing physician from a member practice, ensuring that every strategic decision is grounded in clinical reality.
Board of Directors
Chairman
Board members volunteer their time and expertise to guide PHN's strategic direction. They ensure the organization remains true to its mission: supporting independent practice success through physician-led collaboration, shared resources, and trusted relationships.