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Thoma Hudson

Clinical Regulatory Specialist
Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Driven by a proven track record of regulatory compliance, experience, and participation with quality measures at Parkview Health, I excel in interpreting eCQMs and CQL, showcasing expertise in legislative adjustments and cross-functional collaboration. Renowned for leadership within Parkview Health my skills in mentoring and analytical problem-solving drive successful outcomes in healthcare regulation and quality measure implementation. The training and background from a decade as a laboratory supervisor compliment my ability to comprehend a variety of CMS and ONC regulations and requirements.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Clinical Regulatory Specialist

Parkview Health
06.2013 - Current
  • Established strong culture of compliance throughout organization by promoting awareness and accountability at all levels.
  • Managed complex regulatory projects, ensuring timely completion and optimal outcomes regarding 21st Century Cures Act
  • Monitored changes in legislation, adjusting enterprise wide expectations for CMS accordingly to maintain compliance standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful performance with regulations for electronic clinical quality measures, hybrid quality measures, and abstracted quality measures.
  • Provided expert guidance on the ever changing regulatory requirement for Inpatient Prospective Payment System, Physicians Fee Schedule, Outpatient Prospective Payment System, Cures Act, HIPAA changes and Health Technology -1 regarding certification criteria for software.
  • Coordinated and led in organization and responses to audits from regulators, demonstrating commitment to transparency and cooperation.
  • Worked closely with legal counsel to address any concerns related to noncompliance or regulatory investigations as well as sitting on a committee overseeing Information Blocking compliance.
  • Led training initiatives to increase organizational understanding of evolving regulations and industry best practices.

Purdue Health Advisor

Purdue University
12.2010 - 06.2013
  • Educated and led primary care offices throughout Indiana in implementing ambulatory CMS Meaningful Use Program.
  • Utilized variety of analytical tools dependent on EHR to monitor metrics and instructed organizations on efficient root cause analysis methods.
  • Designed and presented educational seminars and webinars for primary care offices throughout Indiana that were both my clients and other project manager’s clients.
  • Revered as resource and subject matter expert in CMS EHR Incentive Program as demonstrated via my participation on ONC Burning Issues Workgroup as well as co-chaired workgroup one year working alongside designated ONC leader.
  • Communicated and created specific resources to establish policy identifying fundamental proof necessary to successfully pass audits. All organizations that were selected for audits by CMS successfully passed.

Pharmaceutical Sales Speicalist

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
03.2001 - 11.2010
  • Proficient in disease processes for blood pressure, stroke, and inflammatory conditions.
  • Recognized and awarded for Midwest Region for leadership, mentoring, and coaching of peers.
  • Coached and trained new hire training at corporate office multiple times a year and recognized as a Field Training Expert for Boehringer Ingelheim.

Education

Health Information Management And Exchange Graduat - Interoperability

IUPUI
Indianapolis, IN
09.2011 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts Biology - Microbiology And Bacteriology

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
08.1982 - 12.1986

Medical Technology - Generalist

Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
07.1985 - 07.1986

Skills

  • Extensive experience in Implementing and understanding eCQMs as well as CQL

  • Expert in interpreting and validating functioning of new quality measures required by CMS and reviewing specifications via eCQI website

  • Experienced with ONC JIRA and participate concerning quality measures questions and voting on developer changes

  • Actively track and present updates to both ambulatory and hospital regarding quality measures, bench marks, and analysis

  • Accomplished in understanding, presenting and commenting on proposed and final legislation

    • Timeline

    Clinical Regulatory Specialist

    Parkview Health
    06.2013 - Current

    Health Information Management And Exchange Graduat - Interoperability

    IUPUI
    09.2011 - 05.2012

    Purdue Health Advisor

    Purdue University
    12.2010 - 06.2013

    Pharmaceutical Sales Speicalist

    Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
    03.2001 - 11.2010

    Medical Technology - Generalist

    Methodist Hospital
    07.1985 - 07.1986

    Bachelor of Arts Biology - Microbiology And Bacteriology

    DePauw University
    08.1982 - 12.1986

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