Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Kim Huffman is an experienced healthcare leader with a strong background in revenue cycle management, patient access, and financial services. As the Regional Director of Revenue Cycle at SSM Health, she leverages her expertise to drive operational excellence and enhance financial performance across multiple healthcare facilities.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In her current role as Regional Director of Revenue Cycle at SSM Health, Kim is responsible for overseeing the revenue cycle operations for multiple facilities within the organization. She leads a team of professionals focused on optimizing revenue capture, improving patient financial experience, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Under her leadership, the team has consistently met or exceeded key performance indicators, resulting in increased revenue and improved financial stability for the organization.
Career Progression
Prior to her current position, Kim held several progressive leadership roles in the healthcare industry. She served as the System Director of Patient Access and Financial Experience at Saint Francis Health System, where she implemented innovative strategies to enhance the patient financial experience and streamline revenue cycle processes. Before that, she served as the Director of Patient Access at the same organization, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the patient access department.
Kim's experience also includes roles as the Assistant Vice President of Patient Financial and Access Services and the Director of Patient Financial and Access Services at UT Southwestern Medical Center. In these positions, she demonstrated her ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize workflow, and drive process improvements that resulted in increased revenue and patient satisfaction.
Academic Background
Kim holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Revenue cycle management
- Patient access and financial services
- Process optimization and workflow improvement
- Performance management and team leadership
- Data analysis and decision-making
- Regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Kim has been recognized for her ability to implement strategic initiatives that drive operational efficiency and financial performance. She has successfully led projects focused on revenue cycle optimization, patient financial experience enhancement, and the implementation of technology-enabled solutions to improve data-driven decision-making.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience in the healthcare industry and proven track record of success, Kim Huffman is a valuable asset to the organizations she serves. As the Regional Director of Revenue Cycle at SSM Health, she continues to leverage her expertise to enhance the financial sustainability and patient-centric focus of the healthcare system.
