Chris Bates

Chris Bates joined the Palm Healthcare team in June of 2017 as the Director of Admissions. Chris was selected from outside of the Substance Abuse treatment community to help bring a fresh perspective to the Admissions team. Prior to joining the Palm Healthcare team Chris led the sales and operations team for the largest fixed wing air ambulance operator in the world, REVA Air Ambulance. Chris’s experience handling the insurance and guest care aspect of a global medical provider has helped to elevate the guest experience here at Palm Healthcare. Chris was born and raised here in South Florida and has family members who suffer from the disease of addiction, helping him to understand how they can best serve their guest.