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Becky Ruskin

Becky Ruskin


Professional Overview


Becky Ruskin is an accomplished healthcare finance professional with extensive experience in revenue cycle management and patient financial services. As the Director of Patient Financial Services at MultiCare Health System, she leverages her deep industry expertise to drive operational excellence and optimize financial performance.

Experience Summary


Current Role


Becky currently serves as the Director of Patient Financial Services at MultiCare Health System, a leading healthcare provider in the Roswell, Georgia region. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the patient financial services department, including billing, collections, and revenue integrity. Becky's strategic leadership and data-driven approach have enabled her to implement innovative solutions that have improved patient satisfaction, reduced denials, and enhanced overall financial performance.

Career Progression


Prior to her current role, Becky held several senior-level positions within the healthcare revenue cycle industry. She served as the Director of Revenue Integrity at Savista, where she spearheaded initiatives to improve charge capture, coding accuracy, and compliance. Before that, she was a Senior Manager in the Advisory Services practice at Savista and nThrive, where she partnered with healthcare organizations to optimize their revenue cycle operations and enhance financial outcomes.

Becky began her career as a Senior Project Specialist and Senior Consultant at Triage Consulting Group, where she provided strategic guidance to hospitals and health systems on a wide range of revenue cycle and reimbursement-related issues. Her ability to identify and address complex challenges, coupled with her strong analytical and problem-solving skills, have been instrumental in her career progression.

Academic Background


Becky holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Georgia, where she graduated with honors. Her academic achievements and commitment to continuous learning have positioned her as a respected leader in the healthcare finance industry.

Areas of Expertise


  • Revenue cycle management

  • Patient financial services

  • Billing and collections optimization

  • Charge capture and coding compliance

  • Revenue integrity and data analytics

  • Strategic planning and operational excellence

  • Project management and process improvement


Professional Impact


Throughout her career, Becky has made significant contributions to the healthcare industry. At Savista, she led a cross-functional team that successfully implemented a new revenue integrity program, resulting in a 12% increase in net revenue. As a Senior Manager at nThrive, she partnered with a large health system to enhance their denials management process, which led to a 25% reduction in denials and a corresponding increase in cash collections.

Conclusion


Becky Ruskin's proven track record of driving operational and financial improvements, coupled with her deep industry expertise and strategic vision, make her a valuable asset to the healthcare organizations she serves. In her current role as the Director of Patient Financial Services at MultiCare Health System, she is well-positioned to continue making a lasting impact on the industry and delivering exceptional results for her organization.