Mrs. Mendez serves as Chief Operating Officer for Clinical Medical Services. In her capacity, Linda oversees several key components of the company’s operations and maintains active relationships with several payers. Prior to joining CMS in 2001, she held numerous key positions at several leading Health Maintenance Organizations. Her extensive knowledge of physician and facility contracting (hospital, SNF, ASC and Sub-Acute Care) has enabled Linda to develop outstanding relationships with health plans, physicians, hospitals and physician group administrators. Linda received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Administration and Business Administration from St. Johns University in New York.