Emily Kruse
About Emily Kruse
Emily Kruse serves as the Blue Card Lead at Cloudmed, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in healthcare consulting and industrial engineering, with previous roles at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Magna International.
Current Role at Cloudmed
Emily Kruse serves as the Blue Card Lead at Cloudmed, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on managing and optimizing processes related to the Blue Card program, which is crucial for healthcare billing and reimbursement. Her responsibilities include overseeing project initiatives and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Emily's expertise in healthcare operations supports her contributions to Cloudmed's mission of enhancing revenue cycle management.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Emily Kruse has a diverse background in healthcare roles. She worked at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as a Revenue Cycle Analyst from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to financial processes within the organization. Prior to that, she served as a Process Improvement Specialist in Health Information Management (HIM) from 2019 to 2021, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, she gained experience as a Data Analyst at Medical Management Associates from 2013 to 2015, where she utilized her analytical skills to support healthcare management.
Internship Experience
Emily's early career included several internships that provided her with foundational experience in engineering and healthcare. She worked as an Industrial Engineering Intern at Magna International for one month in 2016, where she applied engineering principles in a manufacturing context. Additionally, she interned at Georgia Tech Christian Campus Fellowship from 2016 to 2017, gaining valuable skills in project management and organizational operations.
Education and Expertise
Emily Kruse holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. Her educational background equips her with a strong understanding of engineering principles, which she applies in her healthcare roles. Emily possesses expertise in Epic Systems and Apps, widely utilized in healthcare for managing electronic health records and other applications. Her skills in project management and data analysis further enhance her capabilities in process improvement within the healthcare sector.
Background in Process Improvement
Emily Kruse specializes in process improvement within the hospital and healthcare industry. Her professional background combines healthcare consulting with industrial engineering principles, allowing her to effectively analyze and enhance operational workflows. Throughout her career, she has focused on improving efficiency and effectiveness in healthcare settings, contributing to better patient outcomes and streamlined operations.