Carrie Frey

Director of Finance, Jefferson Health

Professional Overview
Carrie Frey is an accomplished financial leader with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. As the Director of Finance at Jefferson Health, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial strategy, reporting, and compliance initiatives, contributing to the organization's continued success and growth.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Director of Finance at Jefferson Health, Carrie is a key member of the finance leadership team, spearheading the development and implementation of financial policies, processes, and controls to ensure the organization's financial stability and success. Under her guidance, the finance department has achieved significant cost savings and improved financial reporting, positively impacting Jefferson Health's overall operational efficiency.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Carrie served as the Manager of Contracting and Strategic Planning at Jefferson Health, where she played a pivotal role in negotiating favorable payer contracts and streamlining the organization's strategic planning process. Before joining Jefferson Health, she held the position of Reimbursement, Revenue, and Budget Manager at Memorial Hospital, where she implemented innovative revenue cycle management strategies that led to increased collections and improved financial performance. Carrie began her career as a Senior Consultant at McBee Associates, Inc., where she honed her expertise in healthcare finance and reimbursement.

Academic Background
Carrie holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, where she specialized in Finance and Healthcare Management. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Drexel University, graduating magna cum laude.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial planning and analysis

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Revenue cycle management

• Payer contract negotiation

• Strategic financial decision-making

• Financial reporting and compliance

• Healthcare industry knowledge

Professional Impact
During her tenure at Jefferson Health, Carrie has played a crucial role in the organization's financial transformation. She led the implementation of a robust budgeting and forecasting system, which has enabled the finance team to provide timely and accurate financial insights to the executive leadership. Additionally, Carrie's expertise in payer contract negotiations has resulted in improved reimbursement rates and increased revenue, contributing to the organization's overall financial well-being.

Conclusion
Carrie Frey is a seasoned financial executive with a proven track record of driving financial performance and strategic growth in the healthcare industry. Her deep understanding of healthcare finance, coupled with her strong leadership skills, make her a valuable asset to Jefferson Health as it continues to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.