Arlene Smith
CPC, CEMC, CPMA, COBGC, AAPC Fellow
With over 30 years of experience in the health care industry she has worked in various specialties throughout the Pacific Northwest in billing and coding positions, practice management and other office operations. Much of her experience has been with OBGyn, but also has worked extensively with Urology, Urogyn, Gynoncology as well as many other specialties. Arlene served on the National Advisory Board (NAB) of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) from 2007 – 2009. As a representative of that organization, she presented coding education at AAPC sponsored workshops in Seattle WA, and via webinar nationally. She also has created and presented coding workshops for local AAPC chapters in the Pacific Northwest.
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CPC, CEMC, CPMA, COBGC, AAPC Fellow
Jose A Delgado
President and CEO of Global Health Records
Taino Consultants
Jose A. Delgado has a wealth of experience in business development, growth and management. For the last 20 years, Mr. Delgado has focused his experience in the hospitality, healthcare and finance industries. Jose possesses a natural love for debate, entrepreneurship, and a desire to innovate the healthcare and financial industries.
Drawing from the hospitality and industry, Mr. Delgado has brought in the importance of several facets of business that are traditionally overlooked like customer care/experience, human resources, business management, business culture, marketing and branding.
From healthcare, Mr. Delgado quickly realized that having a real understanding of Compliance and the intersectional relationships between the many governing bodies that are found in the healthcare industry can keep providers in business.
Mr. Delgado has always sought to create value in the healthcare industry and shift the focus away from its current antiquated business processes into the opportunities that the Information Age provides.
Do you want to get your practice set up with an effective compliance program that will save you time and money so you can focus on taking care of your patients? Contact us at www.ozarkcoding.com to get your practice onboard with our successful compliance tools.
https://www.tainoconsultants.com/
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President and CEO of Global Health Records
Taino Consultants
Tiffany Hutchens
COC, CPC, CDEO, CPMA, CPC-I
Ozark Coding Alliance
Tiffany has been working in the Medical Coding Industry since 2010 with experience in HCC coding, ICD-10 Implementation, Financial Recovery/Auditing, and Code Editing. She has been a Certified Instructor since 2016 and has enjoyed passing on knowledge and creating a new generation of coders. She is an Experienced Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the health wellness and fitness industry. She is skilled in Healthcare Consulting, Coaching, Medicaid, U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Medical Billing
www.ozarkcoding.com
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COC, CPC, CDEO, CPMA, CPC-I
Ozark Coding Alliance
Angel Kendall
CPC, CRC, AAPC Approved Instructor
Ozark Coding Alliance
With over 18 years experience in the Healthcare Field, Angel continues to bring her expertise in many ways through education. She has a MBA Healthcare Administration from Freed-Hardeman University and a BIS from UT-Martin. She also has a CPC, CRC and Approved Instructor status from AAPC.
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CPC, CRC, AAPC Approved Instructor
Ozark Coding Alliance
Jennifer McNamara
CPC,CCS,CRC,CPMA,CPC-I,CGSC,COPC
Ozark Coding Alliance
Jennifer started her Career in 2002 and has worked in many specialized areas of Coding. Her passion is Coding and Teaching Future Coders. She is also very passionate about Recruiting and a huge advocate for helping New Coders find Employment. Offering Online Education for CPC and CRC Exam Preparation in addition to many Specialty Exams her team at Ozark holds Workshops and Webinars to help you succeed in the Industry.
She loves to learn, and is always up for new challenges whatever the situation. She is our Provider Credentialing and Billing Coordinator
She is owner of Ozark Coding Alliance and the co-host of “Life as a Coder” Podcast series Available every Monday and Wednesday on many podcast stations
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CPC,CCS,CRC,CPMA,CPC-I,CGSC,COPC
Ozark Coding Alliance
Betty Hovey
CCS-P, CDIP, CPC, COC, CPMA, CPCD, CPB, CPC-I
Compliant Healthcare Solutions
I am a successful health care consultant with more than 30 years' experience in the field. I work with small, one doctor practices to large university health systems with the same passion. I look at my purpose as to allow physicians and NPPs to do what they love - treat patients. I make sure that documentation and coding requirements are followed to ensure that your practice/health care system can continue to do that by getting paid properly for the services that are provided.
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CCS-P, CDIP, CPC, COC, CPMA, CPCD, CPB, CPC-I
Compliant Healthcare Solutions
Barbara Cobuzzi
MBA CPC COC CPC-P CPC-I CPCO CENTC CMCS
CRN Healthcare
Barbara J. Cobuzzi is owns CRN Healthcare Solutions which provides value added provider consulting services. She holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from New York University. She holds certifications from the AAPC as a CPC, COC, CPC-P, CPC-I and CPCO. She also holds a specialty certification in Otolaryngology (CENTC). She also holds a certification as a Certified Medical Coding Specialist (CMCS) from the American Medical Billing Association (AMBA) Ms. Cobuzzi is a past member of the AAPC National Advisory Board as well as their Executive Board.
Ms. Cobuzzi owned Cash Flow Solutions, a medical billing company for 14 years where practices received high value-added coding and billing services, before she closed the billing company and entered full time consulting. Barbara is a dynamic speaker and educator. Barbara provides litigation support as an expert witness for providers and payers. Barbara is a speaker for many local and National organizations. Barbara Cobuzzi is also the Consulting Editor of Otolaryngology Coding Alert.
http://www.crnhealthcare.com/
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MBA CPC COC CPC-P CPC-I CPCO CENTC CMCS
CRN Healthcare
Linda Vargas
CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CPC-I, CCC, CEMC, CGSC
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Linda Vargas, CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CPC-I, CEMC, CCC, CGSC has been in the medical field for over 22 years and has done everything from being a medical assistant, a biller, an auditor, and educator, a clinic
manager, and is now the Coding & Education Manager for a large academic multi-specialty group located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Linda also contracts with AAPC as a part time instructor and Subject Matter Expert. She sometimes she feels it’s equally exciting and frustrating Linda loves the coding field, especially coding surgery, and believes it is important to give back. She has served her local chapter in several roles over the past 15 years. Linda sits on the board for PAX Community Health, a local and free primary care clinic, and is also a proud CASA volunteer.
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CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CPC-I, CCC, CEMC, CGSC
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CPC, CCC
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Christine Hall
CHC, CPC, CPB, CPMA, CRC, AAPC Approved Instructor
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Christine Hall will be joining our amazing list of Speakers at this year’s Virtual Healthcare Summit. She will be presenting **Live** on How to Effortlessly Calculate MDM Data and Risk in 2021.
She will have real world explanations of data components and calculation tips. In addition to real examples of the risk of testing and treatment and how to select the correct level.
Christine Hall has 30+ years of health administration management experience. She is Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), a Certified Professional Biller (CPB), a Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) a Certified Risk Coder (CRC) and a Certified AAPC Instructor.
She is a skilled educator and national public speaker, with has a strong core in compliance, ethics and regulatory affairs, accounts receivables, coding, credentialing and practice management.
Christine is a subject matter expert in risk adjustment (value based reimbursement), telehealth, reimbursement and compliance. She has had the pleasure of working with many of the gold star standard organization in healthcare.
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Kimberly Jolivette Williams
CPC, CPB, CPMA, CANPC, CCC, CEMC
.Jolivette Medicoding Institute
https://training.jmcipro.com/
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CPC, CPB, CPMA, CANPC, CCC, CEMC
.Jolivette Medicoding Institute
Jessica Miller
CPC-P, CPC, CGIC
Jessica Miller is a highly accomplished, customer service-oriented Healthcare professional with more than 18 years of industry experience with a verifiable record of accomplishments. Her Medical billing and coding experience includes Outpatient, Inpatient, Home Health, Long Term Care, Hospice, Hospital, Pediatric coding, DME, Pharmacy, and
Physician Coding.
She is a peer educator for new billers and coders, support staff, physicians, and residents. Recently she has presented at the AAPC HealthCon 2020 conference. Jessica works collaboratively with
providers to maximize revenue by reviewing and educating on documentation requirements for
services rendered.
Her Physician coding experience
multi-specialities such as Gastroenterology,
Pediatrics, Orthopedic, Dermatology, Oncology, ENT, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Family Practice, OB/GYN, and Bariatric.
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CPC-P, CPC, CGIC
Jessyka Burke
BSHA , CPC , CASCC, COSC
Started in Healthcare at 18 years old and have over 20+ years Coding and Billing experience and 26 years later still loving what she does
She has a BSHA as well as a CPC – COSC – CASCC
Presently – Lead Coding and Billing Specialist and Physician and staff
educator for Orthopedic Practice in Auburn, WA
Coding Consultant for Ozark Coding Alliance, LLC
Coding Consultant for Habanero, Inc.
Specialties include but are not limited to E/M, office-based services
and Surgery for the following:
Orthopedics, Spine, Pain Management, PM&R, ASC Facility,
PT, OT, Massage therapy, General surgery, Podiatry, ENT, and
much more
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BSHA , CPC , CASCC, COSC
Dr Jose Delgado
Taino Consultants Inc., President/CEO
Taino Consultants Inc.
Dr. Jose I. Delgado is the CEO and President of Taino Consultants, a healthcare consulting company assisting healthcare professionals and organizations for over 20 years. Dr. Delgado has received many accolades throughout his civilian career that places him as one of the most experienced and versatile Health Care Executives in the World.
During his professional career, he has worked for multiple hospitals, primary and specialty practices and several healthcare businesses and organizations (billing companies, ambulatory surgical centers, biomedical labs, research companies, etc.). As an entrepreneur and business professional, he has also owned various clinics, rehab and community mental health centers, information technology (IT) companies, and Management Service Organizations (MSOs).
http://www.tainoconsultants.com/
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Taino Consultants Inc., President/CEO
Taino Consultants Inc.
