Laurie Barry

Experienced Supervisor of Patient Financial Services with a Proven Track Record in the Healthcare Industry

Professional Overview

Laurie Barry is an accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. In her current role as Supervisor of Patient Financial Services at Cambridge Health Alliance, she leverages her expertise in financial analysis, project management, and healthcare consulting to optimize patient billing and revenue cycle processes.

Experience Summary

Current Role

As the Supervisor of Patient Financial Services at Cambridge Health Alliance, Laurie is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the patient billing department. She leads a team of financial analysts and billing specialists, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of patient accounts. Laurie's strategic approach has resulted in a 12% reduction in billing-related complaints and a 9% increase in patient satisfaction scores.

Career Progression

Prior to her current role, Laurie served as a Financial Analyst at Cambridge Health Alliance, where she played a key role in implementing a new revenue cycle management system that improved billing accuracy by 17%. Before that, she worked as a Healthcare Consultant at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, providing strategic guidance to healthcare organizations on operational efficiency and financial optimization. Laurie's diverse background also includes experience as an IS Project Manager at Cambridge Health Alliance and a Billing Manager at Caritas Christi Health Care.

Academic Background

Laurie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, with a concentration in Finance. She has also completed several professional development courses in healthcare financial management and patient-centered care.

Areas of Expertise

• Patient financial services management

• Revenue cycle optimization

• Healthcare financial analysis

• Project management and system implementation

• Healthcare consulting and strategic advisory

Professional Impact

Throughout her career, Laurie has demonstrated a commitment to improving the patient financial experience and driving operational excellence in the healthcare industry. Her achievements include:

• Implemented a new patient billing system that reduced billing-related complaints by 12% and increased patient satisfaction scores by 9%

• Spearheaded a revenue cycle management project that improved billing accuracy by 17%

• Provided strategic guidance to healthcare organizations on optimizing operational efficiency and financial performance

Conclusion

Laurie Barry's extensive experience, coupled with her strong analytical and problem-solving skills, make her a valuable asset in the healthcare industry. As she continues to grow in her role as Supervisor of Patient Financial Services, Laurie is poised to further enhance the financial well-being of healthcare organizations and improve the patient financial experience.