DEAN CORRENTI
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
Highly accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in managing revenue cycle, improving cash flows and overseeing financial operations in healthcare settings. Renowned for my exceptional analytical skills and strategic planning abilities, I have successfully led numerous hospitals and healthcare systems to financial stability and enhanced operational efficiency. Known for driving growth and profitability through insightful leadership and strategic business partnerships.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Billing and Collections, Director of Customer Operations
Washington Gas Light Company
Springfield, VA
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed, developed, and deployed third-party and in-house tools for care operations and call center KPIs for 1.2 million customers.
- Oversaw annual budget and forecast, ensuring effective customer communication and billing collections.
- Ensured finance and billing accountability across contract management processes.
- Conducted data analysis to identify performance issues, prioritizing systems to enhance customer experience.
- Established department service level agreements for internal and external customer servicing.
- Maintained compliance with service levels and regulatory requirements across Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia.
Chief Financial Officer, SVP of Revenue Cycle
Core RCM and Consulting, LLC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with CEO to foster positive work environment while achieving organizational goals set by hospital board.
- Directed strategic planning and implementation of new departments, ensuring effective financial control and compliance.
- Oversaw financial operations, including working capital management, capital expenditures, and budget oversight.
- Managed financial forecasting, budgeting processes, and consolidated planning and analysis.
- Established and monitored all financial and operational controls, metrics, and policies within organization.
- Analyzed business operations to assess financial effectiveness and strategic alignment.
- Prepared and filed federal, state, and third-party financial reports to ensure GAAP compliance.
- Built and mentored finance and accounting team to enhance departmental performance.
Interim Corporate Director of Revenue Cycle and Finance
Paladin Healthcare
El Segundo, CA
03.2015 - 10.2016
- Transformed revenue cycle from negative $40 million to positive $4.5 million within six months.
- Developed strategic one-year and three-year roadmaps for operational improvements.
- Streamlined processes and eliminated silos, achieving a 30-day reduction in A/R days.
- Collaborated with UR and Case Management to reduce patient stays from 5.1 days to 3.9 days.
- Reported findings and updates to Corporate CFO, Facility CEO, and COO.
- Oversaw HIM, Patient Accounting, Denials, Admitting, Registration, and Revenue Integrity for multiple departments.
- Managed system upgrades, increasing clean claim rate from 58 percent to 84 percent.
- Conducted quarterly meetings with insurance companies to resolve outstanding account denials.
Corporate Senior Vice President for 20 LTAC’s and 2 Acute Care Hospitals
Promise and Success Healthcare
Boca Raton, FL
07.2013 - 02.2015
- Collaborated with CEO, CFO, and COO to manage financial strategies for 22 hospitals nationwide.
- Achieved monthly cash goals consistently through effective financial oversight.
- Supervised HIM and Audit teams to enhance coding accuracy and audit high-dollar claims.
- Negotiated contracts for new physicians with facility CEOs to ensure seamless onboarding.
- Oversaw contract negotiations, resulting in successful rate increases of over 3% for all hospitals and clinics.
- Conducted strategic planning and acquisition studies, providing actionable recommendations.
- Developed and executed a comprehensive five-year financial plan, overseeing budgeting processes.
Administrative Director
Downey Regional Medical Center
Downey, CA
04.2011 - 06.2013
- Led comprehensive oversight of Revenue Cycle and Patient Financial Services during bankruptcy recovery.
- Implemented redesigned policies to address hospital flow issues and improve collection rates.
- Increased clean claim rate from 55 percent to 75 percent in one month to enhance cash flow.
- Renegotiated contracts with Managed Care providers to mitigate future financial risks for the hospital.
- Successfully transitioned billing and collections in-house within three weeks, improving efficiency.
- Directed day-to-day operations, ensuring streamlined patient access throughout the hospital system.
- Chaired key meetings focused on Revenue Cycle, Managed Care strategies, and Emergency Department redesigns.
- Grew department staff from 45 to over 200, fostering a culture of motivation and accountability.
Chief Financial Officer / VP of Revenue Cycle
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital
Kingwood, TX
08.2009 - 04.2011
- Oversaw overall performance for Account Receivable, HIM Department, Financials, Admitting, and Verification Departments.
- Managed preparation of Hospital Cost Report for accounting firm review.
- Executed data entry for all Insurances, CPT, ICD9 codes, and price changes.
- Established monthly goals and action plans to drive staff performance.
- Ensured system-wide compliance with financial and accounting policies.
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to optimize current and future performance.
- Aligned limited capital resources with strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented expense control methods to manage costs effectively.
CFO Contracted
Momcilivic Law and Healthcare Consultants
Las Vegas, NV
11.2004 - 07.2009
- Directed financial operations, overseeing working capital, debt levels, taxes, budgets, and accounting.
- Managed processes for financial forecasting, budget consolidations, and strategic planning.
- Developed financial plans aligned with business strategy to seize growth opportunities.
- Defined financial strategy and provided insights to optimize business decision-making.
- Established cash flow management policies to ensure liquidity for daily operations.
- Oversaw all financial and operational controls to maintain organizational metrics.
- Analyzed business operations to assess financial effectiveness and inform future planning.
- Led finance and accounting team, focusing on mentoring and development.
Interim CFO and Patient Accounting Director
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
Wadsworth, OH
05.2003 - 11.2004
Asst. Director of Patient Financial Services / Admitting Director
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2000 - 05.2003
Revenue Cycle Consultant
Mercy Medical Center
Canton, Ohio
05.1995 - 04.2000
Business Office Supervisor / Audit Coordinator
Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation
Pomona, NJ
05.1985 - 05.1995
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts-Business Administration/Finance
Richard Stockton University
Pomona, NJSkills
- Financial forecasting
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Cash flow management
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder engagement
- Change management
- Financial analysis expertise
- Capital structure optimization
- Financial strategy development
- Strategic financial planning
- Corporate leadership
Affiliations
HFMA
Timeline
Director of Billing and Collections, Director of Customer Operations
Washington Gas Light Company
05.2022 - 01.2025
Chief Financial Officer, SVP of Revenue Cycle
Core RCM and Consulting, LLC
10.2016 - 05.2022
Interim Corporate Director of Revenue Cycle and Finance
Paladin Healthcare
03.2015 - 10.2016
Corporate Senior Vice President for 20 LTAC’s and 2 Acute Care Hospitals
Promise and Success Healthcare
07.2013 - 02.2015
Administrative Director
Downey Regional Medical Center
04.2011 - 06.2013
Chief Financial Officer / VP of Revenue Cycle
Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital
08.2009 - 04.2011
CFO Contracted
Momcilivic Law and Healthcare Consultants
11.2004 - 07.2009
Interim CFO and Patient Accounting Director
Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital
05.2003 - 11.2004
Asst. Director of Patient Financial Services / Admitting Director
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
04.2000 - 05.2003
Revenue Cycle Consultant
Mercy Medical Center
05.1995 - 04.2000
Business Office Supervisor / Audit Coordinator
Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation
05.1985 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts-Business Administration/Finance
Richard Stockton University
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