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Diane Hermosa

Apache Junction,AZ

Summary

Healthcare Professional and dynamic leader with a proven track record at multiple hospitals spanning over 20 years and another 15 plus years on the revenue cycle support side excelling in client relationship building and billing control. Spearheaded revenue cycle operations, significantly enhancing productivity through cost control strategies and schedule management. Expert in quoting and estimating, with a flair for mentoring teams to exceed industry standards.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Contractor

Self Employed Services
Apache Junction, AZ
01.2020 - Current

President Western Region

AAHAM
Mt Laurel, NJ
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with .healthcare revenue cycle workers to deliver value of membership.
  • Maintained effective communication channels with all stakeholders involved in the organization's activities.
  • Managed every day operations of the Chapter and Board of Directors to fulfill the bylaws of the National AAHAM Chapter and serve members with education opportunities and certification.

Vice President of Business Development

See Below
Multiple, United States
09.2000 - 09.2017
  • Conducted research on potential markets and gathered competitive intelligence to inform decision-making processes.
  • Market and sell healthcare services from front-end registration tools through collection of insurance and private-pay balances.
  • Chargemaster, revenue integrity, registration, billing, propensity to pay, payment plans and more tools included,
  • Employers include WebMD/Emdeon, Craneware, The Outsource Group, Rash Curtis and Associates, GetixHealth and TSI Health.

Director CBO

Maricopa Integrated HealthSystem
Phoenix, AZ
09.2000 - 06.2002
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Led cross-functional teams to drive project completion within budget and deadlines.
  • Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
  • Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
  • Registration, Scheduling, Communications, Clinic Business Office, Hospital Business Office, Managed Care, Denial Management, Nurse Auditors, Prison patient accounting, presentations to County Board of Directors.

CBO Director

OrNda/Tenet Healthcare
Phoenix, AZ
03.1996 - 09.2000
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies.
  • Led Revenue Cycle teams for multiple hospitals, womens center and surgery centers.

Director Business Office

Columbia HCA/North TX Medical Center
McKinney, TX
01.1990 - 03.1996
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
  • Staffed and managed all revenue cycle operations for 2 hospital locations.
  • Converted hospital AR system from Patcom to McKesson.
  • Merged hospital in Denton TX into our McKinney location

Business Office Director

DFW Medical Center
Grand Prairie, TX
08.1986 - 01.1990
  • Determined staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring and training new employees.
  • Created and implemented administrative processes and procedures to prioritize job tasks and establish personnel responsibilities.
  • Managed all Revenue Cycle areas

Business Office Director

Manor Healthcare/Mesquite Community Hospital
Mesquite, TX
12.1981 - 07.1986
  • Managed Revenue Cycle operations

Business Office Director

HCA/Highland Hospital
Shreveport, LA
01.1980 - 11.1981

Managed all areas of revenue cycle

Business Office Manager

HCA/Coliseum Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
02.1978 - 12.1979
  • Managed Revenue Cycle Operations

Education

Certificate - General Business

Priest School of Business
Oakland, CA
10-1975

Associate of Arts -

Chabot College
Hayward, CA
07-1974

Skills

  • Managing revenue cycle operation from front end through resolution
  • Billing control
  • Estimations and quotes
  • Client relationship building
  • Cost control strategies
  • Schedule management

Date - Lastupdated

01/16/25

Certification

  • Certified Revenue Cycle Executive since 1983

Personal Information

Accomplishments

Committee Chair N CA HFMA 2015-2016 Revenue Cycle

Committee Co-Chair N CA HFMA 2015-2016 Membership

Member Healthcare Auditors Association (previous)

Member AAHAM

Member HFMA

Board Member of AZ and TX HFMA (past)

Speaker for TX Hospital Association

Timeline

Independent Contractor

Self Employed Services
01.2020 - Current

President Western Region

AAHAM
01.2017 - 01.2020

Vice President of Business Development

See Below
09.2000 - 09.2017

Director CBO

Maricopa Integrated HealthSystem
09.2000 - 06.2002

CBO Director

OrNda/Tenet Healthcare
03.1996 - 09.2000

Director Business Office

Columbia HCA/North TX Medical Center
01.1990 - 03.1996

Business Office Director

DFW Medical Center
08.1986 - 01.1990

Business Office Director

Manor Healthcare/Mesquite Community Hospital
12.1981 - 07.1986

Business Office Director

HCA/Highland Hospital
01.1980 - 11.1981

Business Office Manager

HCA/Coliseum Medical Center
02.1978 - 12.1979

Certificate - General Business

Priest School of Business

Associate of Arts -

Chabot College
Diane Hermosa