Crossroads Treatment Centers Welcomes Paul Balthazor to Board of Directors

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crossroads Treatment Centers (Crossroads), a leading provider of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, today welcomes Paul Balthazor to the organization’s Board of Directors. Balthazor brings more than 20 years of healthcare industry experience to the Crossroads Board, including working with historically underseen and underserved patient populations.

“We are honored to welcome Paul Balthazor to our Board of Directors,” said Rupert McCormac, IV, MD, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Crossroads. “Paul's experience working with payers, including Medicare and Medicaid, will make him an invaluable addition to Crossroads’ Board of Directors, particularly as we continue to advance our value-based care model.”

Members of Crossroads’ Board of Directors play a critical role in guiding the mission, strategy and sustainability of the organization. Each esteemed member contributes to supporting our patient care by providing governance oversight and supporting the executive team in achieving impactful outcomes. Additionally, Crossroads Board members act as ambassadors of Crossroads, raising awareness about the importance of SUD treatment and fostering community trust and ongoing collaboration.

“Serving Crossroads as a member of the Board is a great honor, and I am eager to join the impressive team of individuals who are dedicated to transforming lives and, ultimately, creating healthier futures,” Balthazor said. “Substance use disorder often affects the most vulnerable members of our communities, and I’m looking forward to joining an organization that is so deeply passionate about treating underserved populations.”

About Paul Balthazor

Balthazor has extensive experience working in the healthcare industry across a wide variety of roles. He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at a patient-centered care organization serving communities nationwide, specializing in fully accountable value-based care. He has deep experience working with payer organizations, including Medicare and Medicaid, and is passionate about value-based care.

Balthazor previously worked for Arthur Andersen, providing merger and acquisition advisory services to many clients across multiple industries. Balthazor is a graduate of St. John’s University in Minnesota, where he obtained degrees in accounting and management.

About Crossroads Treatment Centers

Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with substance use disorder (SUD). Currently operating 100+ centers across nine states, we are a family of doctors, nurse practitioners, counselors and professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible and highest quality treatment options to combat the growing substance use epidemic. We create individualized treatment plans that use evidence-based medication-assisted treatment and behavioral health therapies to help those with SUD pave their paths to recovery. The outcomes are often lifesaving and lead to significantly improved lives for our patients, their families and their communities.