Robert M. Lane, Chairman
Mr. Robert M. Lane, Chairman, has founded a number of healthcare companies, most notably Cancer Treatment Centers of America and Bariatric Treatment Centers, both specialized multi-hospital companies. Mr. Lane has served as President of both firms from their founding. He has significant experience in developing companies in specialized niches of healthcare.

Mr. Lane has more than twenty years of experience in healthcare administration. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Detroit and a Masters in Health Services Administration in Hospital Administration from the University of Michigan. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science degree in Healthcare Finance from the University of South Carolina.

He served as Administrative Assistant with Bon Secours Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan as well as Assistant Executive Director with the Timken Mercy Medical Center, a 547-bed hospital in Canton, Ohio, before joining Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) in the strategic planning / new business development arena.

After starting several successful ventures for HCA, Mr. Lane began starting companies of his own. Mr. Lane’s most recent successes are Cancer Treatment Centers and Bariatric Treatment Centers, with hospitals ranging in size from 22 to 800 beds, delivering significantly improved financial results.

Mr. Lane has been a Diplomat in the American College of Healthcare Executives, an Advanced Member of the Hospital Financial Management Association, a member of the Canadian College of Health Service Executives, and a member of the Board of Governors of the Federation of American Healthcare Systems in Washington, D.C.

Duane A. Bernard, President
Mr. Duane A. Bernard,President, has a broad multi-industry background in executive level finance and operations. Mr. Bernard began his career with General Electric, achieving success with many high profile and international assignments. After reaching the Vice President level with GE Capital, Mr. Bernard was a Senior Manager for Price Waterhouse advising Fortune 25 companies on business strategies, information systems, and performance measures.

After two short-term assignments with "turn around" companies, Mr. Bernard partnered with Robert M. Lane in the start-up company Bariatric Treatment Centers. In his role as Chief Financial Officer – Senior Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors, Mr. Bernard oversaw all financial functions and was instrumental in the early strategic development of the company.
With broad general industry experience, as well as a proven track record in the field of bariatric surgery, Mr. Bernard brings a vital skill set to Specialty Health’s hospital partners. His keen financial analysis can yield substantial bottom line results.

Mr. Bernard received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Economics with a concentration in International Finance from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has completed coursework toward a Masters degree in Business Administration at Pennsylvania State University and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA).