Gastro Health, a leading national medical group specializing in digestive and liver health, has announced Amanda Connoyer as Vice President of Advanced Practice Strategy & Operations.
This new role will focus on strengthening APP engagement, development, and retention while creating a more consistent approach to APP leadership across the organization.
Amanda is an accomplished healthcare executive and family nurse practitioner with experience leading Advanced Practice Providers. With over two decades in clinical and administrative roles, she is dedicated to clinical optimization, process innovation, and improving patient outcomes. Amanda most recently served as Chief Advanced Practice Clinician at Beebe Healthcare, where she launched the first APP transition to practice program at Beebe, and the first partnership with ThriveAP in Delaware. She was also the Director of Advanced Practitioners for over three years at the Springfield Clinic in Springfield, Ill.
“We are very excited to welcome Amanda to Gastro Health,” said Dr. Gene Hernandez, Chief Medical Officer. “Her accomplishments in leadership roles and her clinical knowledge as a family nurse practitioner will make her a great addition to our team. I look forward to partnering closely with her as we develop, optimize, and scale our Advanced Practice Provider programs across Gastro Health.”
Gastro Health continues to invest in the growth and development of its Advanced Practice Provider workforce. Her leadership will help strengthen APP engagement and development while supporting the organization’s commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
“It is a great honor to step into this new role as Vice President of Advanced Practice Strategy & Operations with one of the most widely recognized and respected nationwide platforms in gastroenterology,” said Connoyer. "Advanced Practice Providers are fundamental to navigating the complexities of modern healthcare delivery. My goal is to ensure our APPs are fully supported, integrated, and empowered to practice at the highest level of their training to care for our communities.”