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Lisa Steininger

Lisa Steininger


Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer, Joint Commission



Professional Overview
Lisa Steininger is an accomplished finance executive with over 30 years of experience driving strategic financial leadership and operational excellence across a diverse range of industries. As the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at the Joint Commission, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's financial strategy, reporting, and internal controls to support its mission of improving healthcare quality and patient safety.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In her current role, Ms. Steininger is responsible for leading the finance and accounting functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. She works closely with the executive team to align financial performance with the Joint Commission's strategic objectives and to identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth. Under her financial stewardship, the organization has maintained a strong financial position and realized significant operational efficiencies.

Career Progression
Prior to joining the Joint Commission, Ms. Steininger served as the Chief Financial and Revenue Officer at the American Society of Anesthesiologists, where she was instrumental in implementing a data-driven approach to financial management and revenue cycle optimization. She has also held various leadership roles at Navigant Consulting, Aon, and ADP, where she demonstrated her ability to drive business transformation, improve profitability, and enhance financial reporting and analytics capabilities.

Academic Background
Ms. Steininger holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed executive leadership training programs at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Areas of Expertise
  • Financial strategy and planning

  • Accounting and financial reporting

  • Revenue cycle management

  • Business intelligence and data analytics

  • Process improvement and operational optimization

  • Change management and organizational transformation


Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Ms. Steininger has been recognized for her ability to drive sustainable financial and operational improvements. At the American Society of Anesthesiologists, she led the implementation of a new revenue cycle management system that resulted in a 15% reduction in accounts receivable and a 20% improvement in cash flow. As a Segment CFO at Navigant Consulting, she was instrumental in restructuring the Disputes, Forensics & Legal Technology business unit, leading to a 12% increase in profitability.

Conclusion
With her deep finance expertise, strategic vision, and proven track record of driving organizational transformation, Lisa Steininger is well-positioned to continue making a significant impact in her role as the Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer at the Joint Commission. Her commitment to excellence and dedication to improving healthcare quality and patient safety make her a valuable asset to the organization.