Keel Tamc

Chief, Patient Financial Services

Professional Overview
Keel Tamc is an experienced healthcare finance executive with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and improving patient financial services. As the Chief of Patient Financial Services at Tripler Army Medical Center, he brings over 20 years of industry expertise in revenue cycle management, financial analysis, and strategic planning.

Experience Summary

Current Role
Since 2001, Mr. Tamc has served as the Chief of Patient Financial Services at Tripler Army Medical Center, a renowned military hospital in Kaneohe, Hawaii. In this role, he oversees the end-to-end patient financial services operations, including billing, collections, eligibility verification, and patient financial counseling. Under his leadership, the department has achieved significant improvements in key performance metrics, such as a 15% increase in first-pass clean claims and a 20% reduction in days in accounts receivable.

Mr. Tamc is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the financial performance of the organization, optimize revenue cycle processes, and improve the patient financial experience. He has been instrumental in implementing leading-edge technologies, such as automated eligibility verification and machine learning-powered predictive analytics, to drive operational efficiencies and enhance revenue capture.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Mr. Tamc held various finance and accounting positions within the military healthcare system, including serving as a Senior Financial Analyst and Revenue Cycle Manager at different military treatment facilities. His breadth of experience and deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by military healthcare organizations have been invaluable in his current role.

Academic Background
Mr. Tamc holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Hawaii and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He is a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) and a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

Areas of Expertise

• Revenue cycle management

• Financial analysis and reporting

• Patient financial services operations

• Strategic planning and process improvement

• Healthcare technology implementation and optimization

• Regulatory compliance and governmental reimbursement

Professional Impact
Under Mr. Tamc's leadership, the Tripler Army Medical Center's Patient Financial Services department has consistently ranked among the top performers within the military healthcare system. His focus on data-driven decision making, continuous process improvement, and strategic technology investments has resulted in significant cost savings, enhanced revenue capture, and improved patient satisfaction scores.

Mr. Tamc is a respected industry thought leader and has been invited to speak at numerous healthcare finance conferences and events. He has also contributed to industry publications, sharing his expertise and insights on best practices in patient financial services.

Conclusion
Keel Tamc is a seasoned healthcare finance executive with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and innovation in patient financial services. His deep understanding of the military healthcare system, combined with his strategic vision and leadership skills, make him a valuable asset to Tripler Army Medical Center and the broader military healthcare community.