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Edith Ballard
Executive Director , University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location: Houston , TX United States
Joined: Sep 9th, 2018

About (request update)

Life & Professional Aspirations:

To continue to guide, nurture, and aspire my daughters to dream big To pursue my doctoral degree in Public Health; Epidemiology/Biostatics To one become Vice President at my current employer

Education (request update)

Jackson State University class of 1993

Undergrad Major: Industrial Technology

High School: Meridian High School in Meridian , MS class of 1988

Experience

I currently work with University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center as Executive Director
I have 20 years of experience working in the Healthcare, Other industry.

Executive Director, Revenue Ops and Coding | MD Anderson Cancer Center
From January 2017 to Current • 9 year(s)
Directs comprehensive central coding office for physician practice, hospital and clinics. Responsible for clinical revenue capture, coding, quality assurance, and strategic planning for institutional financial success.

Director, Clinical Coding Operations | MD Anderson Cancer Center
From January 2015 to January 2017 • 2 year(s)
Oversaw day-to-day operations for management team and 100+ medical coders. Managed departmental budget, policies, and quality/productivity performance while improving clinical documentation completeness.

Manager, Institutional Compliance, Hospital Billing | MD Anderson Cancer Center
From January 2013 to January 2015 • 2 year(s)
Assisted with complex billing compliance investigations and conducted retrospective audits. Managed compliance education and directed analysts to ensure Medicare/Medicaid compliance.

Manager, Revenue Integrity/Charge Capture Ops | St. Luke's Episcopal Health Sys
From January 2008 to January 2013 • 5 year(s)
Provided charging oversight for revenue generating departments across 6 acute care facilities. Led EPIC integration and charge capture initiatives resulting in improved revenue outcomes.

Manager, Revenue Cycle Operations | TRS Behavioral Care Inc.
From January 2007 to January 2008 • 1 year(s)
Oversaw financial services for multi-site locations across Louisiana, Texas, and New Mexico. Supervised billing teams and implemented revenue cycle improvements.

Supervisor, Patient Accounts Services | Harris County Hospital District
From January 2006 to January 2007 • 1 year(s)
Supervised patient financial personnel and developed billing policies and procedures. Monitored charge posting and collection operations to ensure compliance and organizational standards.

Billing Specialist, Patient Business Services | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
From January 1999 to January 2006 • 7 year(s)
Performed billing for governmental and commercial insurances for technical and physician charges. Advised patients on account resolution and assisted with training new employees.

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	A very warm welcome to you. It is lovely to have you among us. May you have a blessed, constructive and prosperous day. Stay strong. Tagged by Ralph White on 11/21/2022

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