Kacee Eichholtz
Manager, Patient Financial Services
Professional Overview
Kacee Eichholtz is an experienced revenue cycle and patient financial services professional with a track record of driving operational efficiencies and improving financial performance. As the Manager of Patient Financial Services at Vail Health, she oversees a team responsible for patient billing, claims management, and revenue cycle optimization. With a strong background in the healthcare industry, Kacee has developed expertise in areas such as medical billing, coding, and revenue cycle management.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Manager of Patient Financial Services at Vail Health, Kacee is responsible for leading a team of financial specialists and ensuring the efficient and accurate processing of patient accounts. In this role, she has implemented process improvements that have resulted in a 15% reduction in days in accounts receivable and a 10% increase in first-pass claims approval rates. Kacee's data-driven approach and ability to foster collaboration across interdepartmental teams have been instrumental in enhancing the organization's overall financial performance.
Career Progression
Prior to her current position, Kacee served as the Revenue Cycle Manager at Ascension, where she was instrumental in streamlining billing and collections processes, leading to a 12% increase in net patient revenue. She also held the role of Billing Team Lead at Ascension, where she supervised a team of medical billing specialists and implemented training programs that improved coding accuracy by 8%. Earlier in her career, Kacee worked as a Medical Billing Specialist at KishHealth System and an Independent Contractor at Corporate Solutions Incorporated, further honing her expertise in the revenue cycle management domain.
Academic Background
Kacee holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northern Illinois University, with a concentration in Accounting. She is a Certified Medical Billing Specialist and has completed various professional development courses in revenue cycle management and healthcare finance.
Areas of Expertise
- Patient financial services management
- Medical billing and coding
- Revenue cycle optimization
- Accounts receivable management
- Data analysis and performance reporting
- Team leadership and process improvement
Professional Impact
Kacee's contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the financial performance of the healthcare organizations she has worked for. She has a proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that drive operational efficiency and maximize revenue generation. Kacee's strong analytical skills, coupled with her ability to lead cross-functional teams, have positioned her as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert in the revenue cycle management field.
Conclusion
With her comprehensive experience, versatile skill set, and a commitment to continuous improvement, Kacee Eichholtz is poised to continue making a significant impact in the healthcare industry. As she progresses in her career, she remains focused on leveraging her expertise to help healthcare organizations achieve their financial and operational goals.
