Our Team
About Us
Empowering Practices
A Simple Promise, A Powerful Impact
In the ever-changing world of healthcare, Nick Vailas and Matthew Kaplan, the founders of Patriot Health Partners, noticed a challenge impossible to overlook. Private and community medical providers are facing tougher times than ever. Rising expenses, complicated rules, and the unfair gap in payments compared to larger systems painted a bleak outlook for these practices.
With Nick’s 30 years in healthcare and Matthew’s decade leading successful businesses, they saw a chance to make a real difference. Patriot Health Partners stepped into a unique role, offering services not just to keep private practices afloat but to help them flourish.
Our Commitment
Making Success Simple
Patriot Health Partners has crafted the most effective services to boost revenue and cut costs for private practices. These services are designed to handle the essential business side of running a successful practice. We take the weight off the shoulders of independent medical practices, giving them the freedom to focus on what matters most – their patients.
Proven Solutions
Tested for Your Success
Our services aren’t just promises; they’re proven solutions. We’ve tested and refined them to reliably help practices of all sizes and types. Whether it’s Federally Qualified Health Centers, single or multispecialty groups, primary care, urgent care, surgical centers, physical therapy hubs, rural health clinics, or any other, Patriot Health Partners is here to make a positive impact.
In essence, we’re not just service providers; we’re partners dedicated to helping private practices not only survive but thrive. Let’s simplify success together – because your practice’s independence matters, and so does its prosperity.
Our Leadership
Nick Vailas
Chairman
Nick Vailas possesses over 35 years of experience in both the public and private sector of healthcare and currently serves as the Chairman of Patriot Health Partners. Nick is considered a healthcare entrepreneur, having developed multiple surgical centers, physical therapy clinics, and urgent care centers. Nick is the founder of Compass Smart Shopper (a healthcare transparency cost tool), the Delphi Group, and Patriot Health Insurance. Nick holds a graduate degree in exercise physiology from the University of Michigan.
Matthew Kaplan
President
Matthew Kaplan is the President of Patriot Health Partners, bringing a decade of leadership experience and a proven track record of delivering on organizational missions. Prior to co-founding Patriot Health Partners, Matthew held the position of Director of Data Mining and Analytics at the Delphi Group, a prominent bundled payment initiative in New Hampshire. His professional journey includes roles as a Business Development Specialist at ClearChoiceMD and consulting for project management firms in the state. Matthew holds a secondary education in Earth Sciences and Geology from the University of New Hampshire, complemented by a post-secondary M.B.A. in Healthcare Management from Southern New Hampshire University. His diverse background and commitment to healthcare excellence drive the success of Patriot Health Partners under his leadership.
Cheryl Nelson
Vice President
Cheryl Nelson brings more than 30 years of expertise in revenue cycle and client account management to her role. With a steadfast commitment to prioritizing clients, Cheryl excels at building and maintaining relationships across organizational levels, boasting a proven track record of successful process improvement initiatives. Before joining Patriot Health Partners, Cheryl served as the Vice President of Client Services at Koha Health, where she played a key role in establishing a best-in-class account management team. Her extensive career also includes over 13 years at athenahealth, contributing significantly to client account management and revenue cycle operations. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Cheryl finds joy in the greens or sand bunkers during her weekly golf rounds and cherishes moments with her family, including her granddaughter.
Kipp Jones
COO
Kipp Jones is a seasoned healthcare professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. Holding a Masters in Healthcare Administration from the esteemed Cornell University and an undergraduate degree from Ball State, Kipp brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his roles. His impressive career includes a senior-level position at HCA, one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, where he contributed significantly to healthcare operations. Prior to that, Kipp successfully managed operations at a large community health center, showcasing his dedication to community healthcare and strategic leadership.
