Professional Summary
Professional Overview
April Arzate is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Sertus Medical Billing, a leading provider of comprehensive medical billing and revenue cycle management services. With over 20 years of industry experience, she has developed extensive expertise in optimizing financial and operational performance for healthcare organizations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the CEO and Founder of Sertus Medical Billing, April is responsible for setting the strategic vision and overseeing all aspects of the company's operations. Under her leadership, Sertus has grown to serve over 500 healthcare clients across the United States, processing more than $1 billion in medical claims annually. April's innovative approach to revenue cycle management has helped her clients maximize reimbursements, reduce administrative costs, and improve overall financial performance.
Career Progression
Prior to founding Sertus Medical Billing in 2000, April held various leadership roles within the healthcare industry, including Director of Revenue Cycle at a large regional hospital network and Senior Billing Analyst at a national medical billing firm. Her extensive experience in healthcare finance, operations, and technology has allowed her to develop unique insights into the challenges faced by medical practices and hospitals.
Academic Background
April holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Texas at Austin. She is also a Certified Medical Coder (CMC) and a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Areas of Expertise
- Medical billing and revenue cycle management
- Healthcare financial operations and optimization
- Regulatory compliance and revenue maximization
- Technological integration and process automation
- Strategic leadership and team development
Professional Impact
Under April's guidance, Sertus Medical Billing has consistently achieved industry-leading client satisfaction rates, averaging a 98% client retention rate over the past 5 years. The company has also been recognized as a top-performing medical billing provider, receiving numerous awards and accolades from industry organizations.
Conclusion
With her deep understanding of the healthcare industry and proven track record of driving operational excellence, April Arzate is a respected leader and innovator in the field of medical billing and revenue cycle management. Her unwavering commitment to helping healthcare providers optimize their financial performance has positioned Sertus Medical Billing as a trusted partner for organizations of all sizes.
