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Revenue Cycle Management Summit
5-7 February, 2025
Millennium Maxwell House Nashville
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    Author:

    Cynthia Johnson

    (former) Senior Director, Referral & Claims Administration
    Kaiser Permanente
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    Cynthia Johnson

    (former) Senior Director, Referral & Claims Administration
    Kaiser Permanente

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    Andrew Zurick

    Medical Director Cardiac CT & MRI, Staff Cardiologist
    Ascension, St Thomas Heart
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    Andrew Zurick

    Medical Director Cardiac CT & MRI, Staff Cardiologist
    Ascension, St Thomas Heart

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    Becky Peters

    Executive Director, Patient Access Services
    Banner Health
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    Becky Peters

    Executive Director, Patient Access Services
    Banner Health

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    Betye Ochoa

    Director, Revenue Cycle Redesign
    NorthShore University HealthSystem
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    Betye Ochoa

    Director, Revenue Cycle Redesign
    NorthShore University HealthSystem

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    Ebrahim Barkoudah

    System Chief & Regional Chief Medical & Quality Officer
    Baystate Health
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    Ebrahim Barkoudah

    System Chief & Regional Chief Medical & Quality Officer
    Baystate Health

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    Edward Thomas

    Director, Enterprise Revenue Cycle Training & Deployment
    Trinity Health (HQ Michigan)
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    Edward Thomas

    Director, Enterprise Revenue Cycle Training & Deployment
    Trinity Health (HQ Michigan)

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    Frank Shipp

    Executive Director
    Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Frank E. Shipp currently serves as Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins Clinical Alliance, the clinically integrated network of Johns Hopkins Medicine. The network includes over 3,000 providers, consisting of both employed and independent practices.

    Frank transitioned to value-based care after 25 years of hospital-based operations experience in both community and academic health systems. During the past nine years, Frank has held executive positions in a Payor-Provider Organization in NYC and has built a highly successful CIN over a five-year period in Northern New Jersey. Frank speaks regular at national healthcare conferences regarding value-based care strategies and tactics.

    Frank completed his MBA at Fairleigh Dickinson University, is a certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a trained Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova University.

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    Frank Shipp

    Executive Director
    Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Frank E. Shipp currently serves as Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins Clinical Alliance, the clinically integrated network of Johns Hopkins Medicine. The network includes over 3,000 providers, consisting of both employed and independent practices.

    Frank transitioned to value-based care after 25 years of hospital-based operations experience in both community and academic health systems. During the past nine years, Frank has held executive positions in a Payor-Provider Organization in NYC and has built a highly successful CIN over a five-year period in Northern New Jersey. Frank speaks regular at national healthcare conferences regarding value-based care strategies and tactics.

    Frank completed his MBA at Fairleigh Dickinson University, is a certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a trained Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma from Villanova University.

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    Author:

    Garland Goins Jr

    VP, Revenue Cycle Management
    Avance Care
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    Garland Goins Jr

    VP, Revenue Cycle Management
    Avance Care

  • Author:

    Jill Sell-Kruse

    Director, Compliance Risk & Oversight Ethics & Compliance
    ScionHealth
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    Jill Sell-Kruse

    Director, Compliance Risk & Oversight Ethics & Compliance
    ScionHealth

  • Author:

    Lisa Meredith

    AVP, Revenue Cycle Management
    LifePoint Health
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    Lisa Meredith

    AVP, Revenue Cycle Management
    LifePoint Health

  • Author:

    Paul Schmitz

    Executive Director, Patient Access
    AdventHealth
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    Paul Schmitz

    Executive Director, Patient Access
    AdventHealth

  • Author:

    Richelle Marting

    Director, Managed Care Contracting
    North Kansas City Hospital, Meritas Health Corporation
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    Richelle Marting

    Director, Managed Care Contracting
    North Kansas City Hospital, Meritas Health Corporation

  • Author:

    Sandy Giangreco Brown

    VP, Revenue Integrity & Education
    Spire Orthopedic Partners
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    Sandy Giangreco Brown

    VP, Revenue Integrity & Education
    Spire Orthopedic Partners

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    Willie Brown

    VP, Revenue Cycle
    Sentara Healthcare
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    Willie Brown

    VP, Revenue Cycle
    Sentara Healthcare

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    Catherine Pesek Bird

    Physician Advisor
    Lakeland Regional Health-Florida
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    Catherine Pesek Bird

    Physician Advisor
    Lakeland Regional Health-Florida

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    Howard Kung

    Senior Director, Revenue Cycle
    Mayo Clinic
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    Howard Kung

    Senior Director, Revenue Cycle
    Mayo Clinic

  • Author:

    Ismet Sharich

    Patient Access Director
    Riverside Healthcare
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    Ismet Sharich

    Patient Access Director
    Riverside Healthcare

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    Brennan John

    Director, Revenue Cycle
    Intermountain Health
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    Brennan John

    Director, Revenue Cycle
    Intermountain Health

  • Author:

    Sarah L. Goodman

    CEO
    SLG Inc
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    Sarah L. Goodman

    CEO
    SLG Inc

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    Michelle Myers

    Director, Patient Financial Services
    Boulder Care
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    Michelle Myers

    Director, Patient Financial Services
    Boulder Care

  • Author:

    Dr Deepak Goyal, MD, MBBS, MBA, CPE, CHCQM, CMRP, CMPC

    Executive Medical Director Revenue Cycle and Supply Chain
    Monument Health
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    Dr Deepak Goyal, MD, MBBS, MBA, CPE, CHCQM, CMRP, CMPC

    Executive Medical Director Revenue Cycle and Supply Chain
    Monument Health

  • Author:

    Edward Marx

    Chief Executive Officer
    Marx Advisory

    The youngest child of Holocaust survivors, Ed moved to the United States at age 10. At 16, he served as a medical clinic janitor where he discovered his healthcare calling. Ed took successive positions as combat medic, anesthesia tech, strategic planner and technology manager. He quickly learned how the convergence of clinical, business and digital saved lives. His passion ignited, he jumped feet first into technology and operations in the C-Suite of Cleveland Clinic, NYC Health & Hospitals, Texas Health Resources and University Hospitals.

    Intermixed, Ed served the supplier side as well. He was CEO for consulting firm Divurgent, global CDO for Tech Mahindra Health & Life Sciences and CIO of the Advisory Board. Concurrently, he served 15 years as an Army combat engineer officer and combat medic. Today, Ed is focused on his own advisory practice.

    Ed does a fair amount of speaking, writing and podcasting. He authored healthcare bestsellers including “Voices of Innovation” and “Healthcare Digital Transformation”. He is currently writing a book for Mayo Clinic on “Patient Experience” and “Voices of Innovation - Payers”. His podcast “DGTL Voices” is “Top 3%” globally. His Blog, CEO Unplugged, surpassed 1M views. Ed recently started a YouTube channel to expand his audience.

    Most importantly, Ed is husband to Simran who holds a Doctor of Nursing (DNP). They love to dance and climb mountains. They have 5 grown children and 4 grandchildren. To stay fit, he is captain of TeamUSA Triathlon.

    For more career information you can find me:

    Twitter https://twitter.com/marxtango

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardmarx/

    Website https://www.marxadvisory.com/

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardMarx

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    Edward Marx

    Chief Executive Officer
    Marx Advisory

    The youngest child of Holocaust survivors, Ed moved to the United States at age 10. At 16, he served as a medical clinic janitor where he discovered his healthcare calling. Ed took successive positions as combat medic, anesthesia tech, strategic planner and technology manager. He quickly learned how the convergence of clinical, business and digital saved lives. His passion ignited, he jumped feet first into technology and operations in the C-Suite of Cleveland Clinic, NYC Health & Hospitals, Texas Health Resources and University Hospitals.

    Intermixed, Ed served the supplier side as well. He was CEO for consulting firm Divurgent, global CDO for Tech Mahindra Health & Life Sciences and CIO of the Advisory Board. Concurrently, he served 15 years as an Army combat engineer officer and combat medic. Today, Ed is focused on his own advisory practice.

    Ed does a fair amount of speaking, writing and podcasting. He authored healthcare bestsellers including “Voices of Innovation” and “Healthcare Digital Transformation”. He is currently writing a book for Mayo Clinic on “Patient Experience” and “Voices of Innovation - Payers”. His podcast “DGTL Voices” is “Top 3%” globally. His Blog, CEO Unplugged, surpassed 1M views. Ed recently started a YouTube channel to expand his audience.

    Most importantly, Ed is husband to Simran who holds a Doctor of Nursing (DNP). They love to dance and climb mountains. They have 5 grown children and 4 grandchildren. To stay fit, he is captain of TeamUSA Triathlon.

    For more career information you can find me:

    Twitter https://twitter.com/marxtango

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardmarx/

    Website https://www.marxadvisory.com/

    YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EdwardMarx

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    Author:

    Stacy Calvaruso

    Vice President of Sales and Client Delivery
    ASP-RCM Solutions
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    Stacy Calvaruso

    Vice President of Sales and Client Delivery
    ASP-RCM Solutions

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    Jodi Powell

    Director of Payment Integrity
    HCSC

    With two decades of experience in the intricate realm of medical claims, I am currently serving as a Director within the Office of Payment Integrity, where my passion for precision and accountability fuels my work. My expertise lies in both pre- and post-claim payment accuracy, ensuring that our solutions not only meet regulatory standards but also uphold the highest level of integrity for patients and providers alike.

    Throughout my career, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, enabling me to identify inefficiencies and implement new solutions that enhance medical cost reduction. By fostering collaboration across teams, I have led initiatives that optimize processes and improve financial sustainability, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved.

    I pride myself on my ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. My commitment to excellence and adherence to ethical standards has earned me a reputation as a trusted leader in the field. I am excited to connect with professionals who share a similar vision of advancing 

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    Jodi Powell

    Director of Payment Integrity
    HCSC

    With two decades of experience in the intricate realm of medical claims, I am currently serving as a Director within the Office of Payment Integrity, where my passion for precision and accountability fuels my work. My expertise lies in both pre- and post-claim payment accuracy, ensuring that our solutions not only meet regulatory standards but also uphold the highest level of integrity for patients and providers alike.

    Throughout my career, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, enabling me to identify inefficiencies and implement new solutions that enhance medical cost reduction. By fostering collaboration across teams, I have led initiatives that optimize processes and improve financial sustainability, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved.

    I pride myself on my ability to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. My commitment to excellence and adherence to ethical standards has earned me a reputation as a trusted leader in the field. I am excited to connect with professionals who share a similar vision of advancing 

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    Author:

    Dr Priscilla Alfaro, MD, FAAP, CPC, CPMA, COC, CIC, CFE

    VP Payment Integrity
    Blue Cross NC

    Dr. Priscilla Alfaro is a seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience in executive medical management, fraud prevention, and healthcare analytics. A certified medical coder, fraud examiner, and auditor, she has a proven track record of improving healthcare efficiency and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse across various roles and affiliations, including the Texas HHS and Anthem.

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    Dr Priscilla Alfaro, MD, FAAP, CPC, CPMA, COC, CIC, CFE

    VP Payment Integrity
    Blue Cross NC

    Dr. Priscilla Alfaro is a seasoned healthcare professional with extensive experience in executive medical management, fraud prevention, and healthcare analytics. A certified medical coder, fraud examiner, and auditor, she has a proven track record of improving healthcare efficiency and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse across various roles and affiliations, including the Texas HHS and Anthem.

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    Author:

    Monique Pierce

    Payment Solutions & Operations
    Cohere Health

    Monique started her Payment Integrity career in COB at Oxford HealthPlans.  After the merger with UnitedHealthcare, she led multiple teams and was responsible for creating innovative programs. Monique joined SCIO Health Analytics in 2014 and was responsible for system and process improvements before being promoted to VP of client engagement and business optimization   In 2020, Monique joined start-up Devoted Health and created a full suite of programs from the ground up.   Based on a passion for metrics and measuring performance, she centralized and standardized all programs reducing implementation time and maximizing savings.   Today, Monique is driving opportunities to improve claim payment by designing and developing new prior auth and claim reconciliation products at Cohere Health.  

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    Monique Pierce

    Payment Solutions & Operations
    Cohere Health

    Monique started her Payment Integrity career in COB at Oxford HealthPlans.  After the merger with UnitedHealthcare, she led multiple teams and was responsible for creating innovative programs. Monique joined SCIO Health Analytics in 2014 and was responsible for system and process improvements before being promoted to VP of client engagement and business optimization   In 2020, Monique joined start-up Devoted Health and created a full suite of programs from the ground up.   Based on a passion for metrics and measuring performance, she centralized and standardized all programs reducing implementation time and maximizing savings.   Today, Monique is driving opportunities to improve claim payment by designing and developing new prior auth and claim reconciliation products at Cohere Health.  

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    Author:

    Bradford Kuntscher

    Product Specialist
    Iodine Software
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    Bradford Kuntscher

    Product Specialist
    Iodine Software

  • Author:

    Martin Seneviratne

    Co-Founder
    Phare Health
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    Martin Seneviratne

    Co-Founder
    Phare Health

  • Author:

    Vanessa Moldovan, CRCR, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I

    CEO & Founder
    For the Love of Revenue Cycle

    Vanessa Moldovan, CEO and founder of For the Love of Revenue Cycle (FTLORC), is a trusted expert in healthcare revenue cycle management with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in denial management, accounts receivable, and strategic optimization, she helps organizations prevent revenue leakage and achieve sustainable growth. Vanessa also advises healthcare SaaS companies, enhancing product-market fit, sales, and operational excellence.


    As the creator of the For the Love of Revenue Cycle podcast and leader of a thriving Facebook community, Vanessa is dedicated to transforming the revenue cycle through education and standardization.

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    Vanessa Moldovan, CRCR, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CPPM, CPC-I

    CEO & Founder
    For the Love of Revenue Cycle

    Vanessa Moldovan, CEO and founder of For the Love of Revenue Cycle (FTLORC), is a trusted expert in healthcare revenue cycle management with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in denial management, accounts receivable, and strategic optimization, she helps organizations prevent revenue leakage and achieve sustainable growth. Vanessa also advises healthcare SaaS companies, enhancing product-market fit, sales, and operational excellence.


    As the creator of the For the Love of Revenue Cycle podcast and leader of a thriving Facebook community, Vanessa is dedicated to transforming the revenue cycle through education and standardization.