Professional Overview
Mary Kit is an accomplished healthcare finance and decision support executive with over 30 years of experience driving strategic initiatives and operational improvements across leading healthcare systems. As the Director of Decision Support and Financial Planning at Eisenhower Medical Center, she oversees critical data analysis, financial modeling, and business intelligence functions to optimize organizational performance and support data-driven decision-making.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In her current role as Director of Decision Support and Financial Planning at Eisenhower Medical Center, Mary is responsible for leading a team of analysts and financial professionals. She directs the development of advanced analytics and reporting tools to provide executive leadership with mission-critical insights. Under her guidance, the decision support function has become a strategic partner, helping to identify growth opportunities, enhance operational efficiencies, and ensure the financial viability of the organization.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Eisenhower Medical Center, Mary held various leadership positions at prominent healthcare institutions, including UC Davis Health System, Stanford HealthCare - ValleyCare, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Caritas Christi. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a proven track record of driving organizational transformation through data-driven decision-making and strategic financial planning. Mary's expertise spans revenue cycle management, cost accounting, budgeting, and performance improvement initiatives.
Academic Background
Mary holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) and maintains active memberships in professional organizations such as the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and the Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM).
Areas of Expertise
- Healthcare financial management and decision support
- Strategic financial planning and budgeting
- Data analytics and business intelligence
- Revenue cycle optimization
- Cost accounting and management
- Process improvement and operational efficiency
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Mary has led numerous high-impact initiatives that have resulted in significant cost savings and revenue enhancements for the healthcare organizations she has served. Most notably, she spearheaded the implementation of a new cost accounting system at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, which enabled the organization to better understand its cost drivers and optimize resource allocation. Additionally, while at UC Davis Health System, Mary played a crucial role in developing a comprehensive financial modeling tool that helped the organization navigate complex reimbursement changes and make more informed strategic decisions.
Conclusion
With her extensive expertise in healthcare finance, decision support, and strategic planning, Mary Kit is a valuable asset to Eisenhower Medical Center. Her commitment to data-driven decision-making and her ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights make her a respected leader and trusted advisor within the healthcare industry.
