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Kathleen has over thirty years of experience in multiple areas of healthcare administration and education including: physician practice management, healthcare regulations and compliance; payer policies,…

Brad de Comarmond is the founder of Empower and a speaker focused on behavior change, health engagement, and performance. Born in South Africa and raised…

In his current role at AHIMA, Andrew advocates on behalf of AHIMA members on issues related to the intersection of technology and healthcare both domestically…

Sr. Medical Oncology Compliance EducatorMcKesson Natasha Timberlake is a healthcare professional and educator with more than 16 years of experience in Revenue Cycle Management, with…

Kathy Ware was born and raised in this area and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. I decided to begin my college career 6 hours…

Director of EducationDatavant Claire Riha, RHIT, CCS, is the Director of Inpatient Coding Education at Datavant with 15 years of experience in inpatient coding. She…

Director of Human Capital OperationsHealthcare Resolution Services, Inc. Jennifer Smithson is the Director of Human Capital Operations at HealthCare Resolution Services, Inc., with over 10…

Rajendra “Raj” Sharma is a healthcare coding, compliance and health informatics consultant whose 20-plus-year career spans nursing and midwifery, revenue cycle management and health information…

DirectorMississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) Dr. Kollin Napier directs AI strategy across every sector of Mississippi through the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), the state’s…

Director of LearningHivero Kelly Sutton brings over 30 years of healthcare experience, spanning direct patient care in Emergency Medicine, Home Health, and Hospice, to leadership…

David Lindsay, MD, PhD is a physician–scientist and entrepreneur at the intersection of AI, clinical research, and medicine. He partners with clinical and operational leaders…

Kathy Dean, CPMA, CPC, CPC-P, COC, CCS-P, CRC, Vice President of Outpatient Services and Chargemaster Analyst for EdiPhy Midwest, LLC, is a Certified Professional Coder…

Brandon Bishop is a healthcare technology strategist with more than a decade of experience in healthcare and enterprise technology, Brandon specializes in helping provider organizations…

Monica M. Watson, MSHAL, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CDEO, CIC, CPMA, CRC, CVBA, CPC-M, CRCR, is a healthcare coding and health information management leader…

Program Director/Professor Dallas College Sonya Braddy has served as Program Director of the Health Information Technology programs at Dallas College since August 2017. With more…

Lydia Danton, MSHIIM, RHIA, CHDA, is Assistant Dean of Health Science at Tarrant County College, Trinity River East Campus, where she supports allied health programs…

 Erika Perry, M.J., RHIA, CHC, CPC, CPB, is an accomplished healthcare compliance and health information management professional specializing in medical billing integrity, coding compliance, and…

Christine Tomas, MPM, RHIA, is a second-generation Health Information professional with more than 25 years of experience in the field. Her career has spanned the…

Robin Friday is the Director of the Clinical Content Center of Excellence for Microsoft Nuance. She’s been a registered nurse for 38 years and has…

Mohamad Mukhles Tlass is currently serving as Vice President of Instruction and Student Services at Coleman College for Health Sciences, Houston City College. Before the…

Dr. Lindsay Banks Serves as the Department Chair of Allied Health at San Jacinto College North Campus, where she oversees five health science programs and…

Danielle Cantrell is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Health Informatics and Health Information Management Department at Texas State University, where she…

Rizwan Virani is the Senior Director for Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Programs at San Jacinto College, where he also serves as Director of the college’s…

Vice President of Government RelationsSC Hospital Association Ryan Burnaugh is the Vice President of Government Relations for the SC Hospital Association and oversees both the…

Revenue Integrity Program Manager, Revenue CycleConsultants Petra has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She started as an inpatient coder at a…

Manager, Clinical Information Systems, Rehab Hospital of thePacific Betty Jo Bomentre is a highly experienced physician and clinical informatics leader, currently serving as the Manager…

Regional Vice President, Sales West, SmarterDx Maureen Matthews began their career as a graduate of UC Davis, working for a non-profit health plan developing medical…

Executive Director for Mid Revenue Cycle, University ofCalifornia Davis Medical Center Executive Director for Mid Revenue Cycle, leveraging over 28 years of experience to enhance…

Chief Customer Officer, Moxe Health Beth works closely with our customers to ensure we deliver solutions that support their strategic objectives and drive better healthcare…

Sr Customer Success Manager, Moxe Health Jenny joined Moxe in 2023 and serves as a Customer Success Manager. She is a strategic leader with over…

Director, HIM CMI Services, Corro Healthcare Over 45 years of Health Information Management (HIM) experience in leadership, strategy, and management at various acute care hospitals…

Professor of Health Science, at University of Hawai’i at WestOahu “Dr. Ric”, is a family/furbaby-man, farmer, musician, duffer, doctor, and teacher. The motto of his…

Communication Specialist, Manifest LLC Will Yeh earned his BA in Communication Studies before pursuing a Master’s degree in Theology and currently serves as a Realtor…

With more than two decades of experience in Colorado Federally Qualified Health Centers, Christi’s expertise is focused on positively contributing to the patient experience through…

Jennifer Beebe-Dimmer, Ph.D., MPH— leader of the Population Studies and Disparities Research (PSDR) Program, scientific director of the Epidemiology Research Core (ERC) at Karmanos, and…

Dr. George Yoo is the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at the Karmanos Cancer Institute (KCI) and a Professor in the departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck…

Nancy Lozon, BS, ODS-C is the Associate Director at the Metropolitan Detroit Cancer Surveillance System, Wayne State University.  She has been in the registry for…

Darlene Stangel BA, RHIT, ODS-C is passionate about learning and sharing what she’s learned with others.  It started as a tutor in college and has…

Sasha is a dedicated cancer registry professional currently serving as the QA Coordinator and the ETC for MCSP. With experience in the cancer registry field…

Dr. Lauren Spadafora has served as epidemiologist for the Cancer Control and Prevention Section at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for five…

As the Data Integrity Manager for CommonSpirit Health-Mountain Region, Kristin Shouse, specializes in Patient Identity and maintaining the integrity of the organization’s EMPI. Kristin holds…

Dr. Angie Hayes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Informatics at the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics. She examines how…

Christan Simone J. is an award‑winning Life, Leadership, & Relationship Wellness Coach, as well as a Mediator and Conflict Resolution Consultant. She partners with corporate…

As an emerging leader in Health Information Management, LaToya drives innovation and delivers measurable impact. She recognizes that her mission is not a solo endeavor…

Tammy Evans is a healthcare leader with over 7 years of experience in Patient Business Services and revenue cycle operations across outpatient and multispecialty settings.…

Dr. Haque is a native Houstonian and attended DeBakey High School for Health Professions. He stayed in Houston for college and graduated as a member…

Manager, Clinical Document IntegrityEast Alabama Health Professional Summary• Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Manager with 32 years of nursing experience and 14 years of CDI leadership…

Chief Strategy and Innovation OfficerNicholas Raup has worked in healthcare technology for 20+ years driving delivery of innovative software and service solutions that reduce administrative…

Kyle Whitney is currently the Manager of Clinician Quality at CorroHealth with a background in both CDI and Denials Management. His expertise includes DRG validation,…

AVP, Denial Management ServicesKristina Padlo has been working in Denials Management for 15 years. She is a committed leader at CorroHealth with a strong suit…

Director, Government Affairs & PolicySam Roods is Director of Government Affairs & Policy at Datavant. He focuses on federal health data policy, including privacy, interoperability,…

Deputy General Counsel – Provider Services & Director of Government RelationsKyle is a Georgia licensed attorney who has been practicing law for over 20 years…

Director of Government Relations, Political Affairs, and Health & Payment PolicyAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons Broad, sharp understanding of the political and policy landscape at…

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[email address] Education:Fellowship Infectious Disease University Of Maryland1985-1987Residency Internal Medicine University Of Maryland1982-1985University Of Maryland Medical School1978-1982Board Certifications:Infectious DiseasesInternal MedicineEmployment:Anthony And Banerjee M D Pa…

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Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) Roper St. Francis HealthcareNordic Global jaredhouck@gmail.com Board-certified Nurse Executive and Clinical Informatics Leader with 20+ years of experience advancing health…

Selenna has a diverse background with 30+ years in the health care industry. She has spent the past 12 years working with Partners Health Management,…

Senior Systems Analyst – HIMIntermountain Health Laura Crow, RHIA is a dedicated health information management professional currently serving as a Senior Systems Analyst – HIM at Intermountain…

Denver Regional Manager of HIM OperationsIntermountain Healthcare Matthew Gray, MBA, RHIA, CHDA is a seasoned healthcare operations leader based in the Denver metro area. He serves…

Regional Manager of Health Information Management (HIM) OperationsWestern Colorado region of Intermountain Health (formerly SCL Health) Sandra Johnson is the Regional Manager of Health Information Management…

Hospital Medicine Senior Leader April Nicholson is the Hospital Medicine Lead Senior in the Training Department, with over seven years of experience in medical coding—and…

Director of CodingTeamHealth Racheal Lloyd, CPC, CGSC, COBGC, is the Director of Coding for TeamHealth, where she leads a dynamic team dedicated to accuracy, compliance,…

Sr. Mgr., Medical Coding & Chart AuditsUS Pediatric Partners cking@uspediatricpartners.com Cate King, JM, CPCO, CCS, CCS-P, CPC is the Senior Manager of Medical Coding and…

CLC Billing & Coding Concepts LLC [email address] Carmen L. Chaisson holds several credentials: CPC, CPC-I, CMBS, CMBS-I, CPPM, CRC, COC, CPB, CBCS. Currently, she’s…

Teerinthorn Watchman is an inpatient coding auditor with over a decade of experience. A graduate in Health Informatics from the University of Illinois at Chicago,…

[Title][Employer] [email address] Garrett Simiyu, RN is the Clinic Manager for St. Luke’s Internal Medicine Clinic in Duluth, Minnesota. Over his 12-year career at St.…

[Title][Employer] [email address] Dr. Umar Siddiqui is a board-certified internal medicine physician at St. Luke’s in Duluth, MN, with additional board certifications in Addiction Medicine…

RN Care CoordinatorAspirus St. Luke’s Clinic Duluth Internal Medicine [email address] Kirsti Henrickson, RN, BSN, PHN serves as an RN Care coordinator at Aspirus St.…

Author of Prepared! A Healthcare Guide for Aging Adults  Cheryl Field is a nurse who has worked in healthcare for over 35 years. Cheryl has…

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Chief Medical Information OfficerSmarter DX [email address] Co-founder of Orderly Health, a healthcare data company using AI/ML to improve provider data; supported the company through…

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Asst Director Coding OperationCooper University Healthcare [email address] Kerri Mathis RHIA has been in Health information Management since 2016. She graduated from Camden County College…

Director of CodingJefferson Health [email address] Dina Nedorost, RHIT, CCS, CDIP has been in the Health Information Management field for 40 years. She graduated from…

Director of CodingPenn Medicine [email address] Dina Amin has been part of the HIM field for over 20 years. Her journey began at Penn Medicine…

Manager Inpatient CodingFroedtert Health [email address] Maria Van Buren is an accomplished healthcare operations leader with over 20 years of experience in coding and health…

Managing Director, EnterpriseQ-Centrix, an MRO Company [email address] As Managing Director of Enterprise Business Development, Debbie leads a team supporting health system partners. She collaborates…

Director of HIM Operations, Corporate Penn Medicine [email address] Michele Feisel, RHIA, MS, has been in Health Information Management for over 40 years. She graduated…

Deputy General CounselMRO tbair@mrocorp.com As Deputy General Counsel, Tucker leads MRO’s Legal Department, overseeing the Regulatory and Commercial teams. Over the past four years, he…

[Title][Employer] [email address] Dr. Amr Abouleish is a professor of Anesthesiology, a Pediatric Anesthesiologist, and the Vice-Chair for Faculty Development at the University of Texas…

[Title][Employer] [email address] I’’m a bilingual healthcare and legal operations professional based in Houston, Texas, with over a decade of experience supporting clinical, administrative, and…

[email address] Joe Rivet, the Managing Partner at Rivet Health Law, is a nationally recognized and sought-after attorney on reimbursement rules and regulations who provides…

[email address] Vanessa is a registered nurse with over 30 years of healthcare experience, holding a BSN, MBA, and CCDS. She has more than 13…

[Title][Employer] [email address] Melissa Norris, MEd, RHIA, CCS, CHAA, is the Medical Coding and Health Information Technology Program Director and Faculty Lead at River Parishes…

[email address] For over 30 years, I have been able to utilize my problem solving, coding, leadership, and relationship-building skills to forge a successful career…

Supervisor of Coding – Audit & Education for the Physician GroupECU Health [email address] Danielle Pipkin is currently the Supervisor of the Coding – Auditing…

[Title][Employer] [email address] Gretchen has been in the HIM profession for over 30 years and is currently Assistant Professor of HIM at Clarkson College in…

[Title][Employer] [email address] Erin Heilman is a distinguished leader in the healthcare quality regulatory space, known for her innovative approach to simplifying complex regulations. For…

[Title][Employer] [email address] Kristen Beatson is an accomplished Healthcare IT leader with over 30 years of clinical, informatics and quality improvement experience. As the Senior…

[Title][Employer] [email address] Kate McCale joined HAP during 2022. Kate leads HAP’s regulatory advocacy and works to ensure member hospitals’ interests are represented when new…

Sr. Director, Information SecuritySelect Medical [email address] [BIO]

Director, Software DevelopmentSelect Medical [email address] [BIO]

Clinical Assistant Professor – Dept of Health Informatics and Info MgmtTexas State University [email address] Bonnie Wood, MHIM, RHIA, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Texas State…

Director of Trauma RegistryPennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation [email address] [BIO]

[Title][Employer] [email address] Amanda is an experienced and enthusiastic audit leader with a passion for building strong partnerships and delivering value to stakeholders. She believes…