Christopher Gaarlandt
About Christopher Gaarlandt
Christopher Gaarlandt serves as the Senior Vice President of Auditing Operations at Cloudmed, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in healthcare auditing, having previously worked in leadership roles at Community Health Systems, nThrive, and Revint Solutions.
Work at Cloudmed
Christopher Gaarlandt has served as Senior Vice President of Auditing Operations at Cloudmed since 2020. He is based in Chandler, Arizona, where he oversees auditing operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in healthcare coding and billing practices. His role involves strategic leadership in auditing processes and enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience in Auditing Operations
Before joining Cloudmed, Christopher Gaarlandt held several key positions in the healthcare auditing sector. He worked at Revint Solutions as Senior Vice President of Auditing Operations for one year, from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as Director of Coding Audits & Denials Management at Community Health Systems from 2013 to 2015, and as Director of Coding Quality & Performance at nThrive from 2015 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Gaarlandt holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics from Nova Southeastern University, which he completed from 2011 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management and Business Administration from the University of Central Florida, studying from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in healthcare auditing and management.
Career Timeline
Christopher Gaarlandt's career in healthcare auditing spans over a decade. He began his professional journey with a Bachelor’s degree in 2009, followed by a Master’s degree in 2014. His career includes significant roles at Community Health Systems, nThrive, Revint Solutions, and currently at Cloudmed, reflecting a progressive advancement in responsibilities and leadership within the field.