Alisha Sanders, CRCR
Red Oak,TX
Summary
Revenue Cycle Transformation Leader with 20+ years driving financial and operational performance across complex healthcare systems ($4.4B+). Proven track record in cash acceleration, denial reduction, and revenue integrity through data-driven strategy, workflow redesign, and cross-functional leadership. Known for translating operational challenges into scalable solutions and executive-level insights.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RCM Consultant/Contractor
Altus Biologics
Pearland, TX (Remote)
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered targeted revenue cycle assessments and operational improvements for biologics management services
- Conducted high-volume cost-share audits (~400/day) to improve accuracy, compliance, and reimbursement
- Partnered with client leadership to identify workflow gaps and implement performance-driven solutions
Director of Revenue Cycle
Cornerstone Healthcare Group/ ScionHealth
Dallas, TX (Remote)
04.2020 - 10.2025
- Led revenue cycle strategy and operations across 82 facilities ($4.4B+), driving performance, scalability, and cross-functional alignment
- Exceeded collections targets by 5%+ through workflow redesign, payer accountability, and denial prevention (AR ~65 days)
- Optimized DNFB to 3–6 days and accelerated recovery of high-value denials/underpayments (>$100K)
- Oversaw end-to-end functions including front-end audits, billing, payor enrollment, cash posting, and self-pay/legal collections
- Strengthened vendor performance and led enterprise-wide initiatives across Finance, IT, Nursing, and Managed Care
Director, Revenue Cycle Operations
LifeCare Health Partners
Plano, TX
06.2012 - 07.2019
- Led revenue cycle operations for 18 facilities ($1.9B+), driving financial performance and operational transformation
- Achieved 101% net collections (+4 pts YoY) and recognized $14M in out-of-period revenue
- Reduced AR days (75→68) and >$3M aged AR (365+) through targeted performance initiatives
- Built centralized Admissions model across 18 facilities, integrating eligibility & registration into shared services structure
- Led system conversion (Healthland → Optum) and standardized workflows to reduce denials and improve patient experience
- Advised C-suite with AR/cash insights, forecasting, and performance action plans
- Strengthened vendor partnerships and improved operational efficiency across the revenue cycle
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Education
Florissant Valley Community College
St Louis, MOSkills
- Revenue Cycle Transformation
- Revenue Forecasting, Risk Identification and Strategy
- AR & Cash Acceleration
- Denial Prevention & Appeals
- Revenue Integrity & Charge Capture
- KPI Dashboard Development & Executive Reporting
- Workflow Redesign & Shared Services
- Payer Strategy & Underpayment Recovery
- Interim Leadership
- Cross-Functional Alignment (IT, Finance, Ops, Clinical)
- Led multi-system conversions: Epic, Meditech, Healthland, Waystar, Optum (NTT), Tableau, Change Healthcare, WellSky, MedHost, McKesson
2015 Guiding Principle Award & Phenomenal Compassion Award
Recognized by CFO of LifeCare Health Partners for consistently demonstrating organizational guiding principles through ethical leadership, collaboration, accountability, revenue cycle transformation and commitment to operational excellence.
Timeline
RCM Consultant/Contractor
Altus Biologics
12.2025 - 01.2026
Director of Revenue Cycle
Cornerstone Healthcare Group/ ScionHealth
04.2020 - 10.2025
Director, Revenue Cycle Operations
LifeCare Health Partners
06.2012 - 07.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Early Education
Florissant Valley Community College