Debra Whitley
Princeton,IL
Summary
Results-oriented Revenue Cycle Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in revenue optimization, compliance management, and process improvement to enhance financial health of organizations. Excel in leadership, communication, and strategic planning, ensuring seamless operations and team alignment towards common goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Compliance Operations
Nym Health
New York, New York
04.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with senior leadership to drive initiatives that support the company's growth strategies.
- Defined and maintained the system for audit governance, methodology, severity standards, evidence requirements, escalation protocols, and executive-ready reporting.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
Director Corporate Coding and Revenue Integrity
OSF HealthCare
Peoria, IL
07.2019 - 10.2024
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to consolidate coding and revenue integrity functions for 15 hospitals and medical group.
- Led a collaborative effort to reduced organization denials that resulted in performance in the top 25th percentile of EPIC clients.
- Optimized charge description master including fee schedules with strategic pricing.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Regional HIM Director
OSF HealthCare
Bloomington, IL
06.2007 - 07.2019
- Consolidated 4 hospital's health information management and coding services at into regional structure with centralized leadership.
- Eliminated vendor contracting in coding and release of information with no additional FTEs added.
- Led mid-revenue cycle onboarding of 2 acquired hospitals along with EPIC EHR implementation for healthcare system at acquired hospitals.
- Business leader for implementation of new voice recognition dictation and transcription software for the healthcare system.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor's - Health Information Management
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2013
Skills
- Project management and EHR implementation
- Problem-solving and process improvement
- Operational efficiency strategies
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Policy development and compliance
- Budgeting and cost control
- Goal setting and strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
RHIA and CRCR
Timeline
Director Compliance Operations
Nym Health
04.2025 - Current
Director Corporate Coding and Revenue Integrity
OSF HealthCare
07.2019 - 10.2024
Regional HIM Director
OSF HealthCare
06.2007 - 07.2019
Bachelor's - Health Information Management
Illinois State University