David Vickers
Director of Administrative & Financial Systems, Information Services
Professional Overview
David Vickers is an experienced IT and financial systems leader with over 30 years of expertise in the healthcare industry. As the Director of Administrative & Financial Systems at Virginia Hospital Center, he oversees the implementation, integration, and optimization of the organization's critical financial and administrative software platforms. Vickers is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of driving operational efficiency, enhancing revenue cycle management, and leveraging technology to support organizational objectives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Director of Administrative & Financial Systems at Virginia Hospital Center, Vickers is responsible for managing a team of IT professionals and leading the strategic planning, implementation, and support of the hospital's financial management systems. Under his leadership, the organization has successfully streamlined its billing and invoicing processes, resulting in a 12% reduction in days sales outstanding (DSO) over the past three years. Vickers also spearheaded the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, which has improved financial reporting and decision-making capabilities across the hospital.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Vickers held the position of Senior Product Manager, Revenue Cycle Solutions at QuadraMed, where he was instrumental in the development and implementation of innovative financial software solutions for healthcare providers. Earlier in his career, he served as the Director of Patient Accounts at Loudoun Hospital Center, where he oversaw the hospital's revenue cycle operations and played a key role in improving overall financial performance.
Academic Background
Vickers holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Virginia. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) and has completed several professional development courses in healthcare IT and financial management.
Areas of Expertise
- Revenue cycle management
- Financial systems integration and optimization
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation
- Healthcare IT strategy and project management
- Process improvement and operational efficiency
- Team leadership and change management
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Vickers has demonstrated a passion for leveraging technology to drive financial and operational excellence in the healthcare sector. He has been recognized for his contributions to the industry, having been invited to speak at several healthcare IT conferences and serving on the advisory board of a leading revenue cycle management software provider.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and commitment to innovation, David Vickers is a respected leader in the healthcare IT and financial management space. In his current role at Virginia Hospital Center, he continues to make a significant impact by aligning technology solutions with the organization's financial and administrative goals, ultimately enhancing the hospital's overall performance and patient care delivery.
