DEBRA WHITLEY
Princeton,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable Health Information Management professional with proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Corporate Coding and Revenue Integrity
OSF HealthCare
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
06.2007 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: Eastern Region
- Consolidated 4 hospital's HIM 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
- EHR Implementation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Operational Efficiency
- Process Improvement
- Cross-functional team management
- Develop policies
- Budgeting and cost control
- Rules and regulations
- Strategies and goals
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- RHIA
- CRCR
Timeline
Director Corporate Coding and Revenue Integrity
OSF HealthCare
07.2019 - 10.2024
Regional HIM Director
OSF HealthCare
06.2007 - 07.2019
- RHIA
- CRCR
Bachelor's - Health Information Management
Illinois State University
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