Erica Lyster
About Erica Lyster
Erica Lyster is a Payor Contract Analyst at Cloudmed, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in Health Management and Policy from the University of New Hampshire and has held various roles in data analysis and operations across several organizations.
Work at Cloudmed
Erica Lyster currently serves as a Payor Contract Analyst at Cloudmed, an R1 company, where she has been employed since 2022. In her role, she utilizes CloudmedAI to model commercial contracts and execute pricing strategies. This ensures accurate reimbursement rates and terms for clients. Lyster's contributions are significant, as she plays a part in Cloudmed's efforts to recover over $1.2 billion of underpaid or unidentified revenue for clients annually.
Previous Experience at Definitive Healthcare
Erica Lyster worked at Definitive Healthcare in two roles. She began as an Associate Data Specialist from 2019 to 2020 for 10 months. Following this position, she served as a Data Specialist from 2020 to 2021 for 9 months. During her tenure, she gained experience in data analysis and management within the healthcare sector, contributing to the company's data-driven decision-making processes.
Education and Expertise
Erica Lyster earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Health Management and Policy from the University of New Hampshire. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in healthcare management principles, which she applies in her current role and previous positions. This expertise is essential for understanding the complexities of healthcare contracts and reimbursement processes.
Internship Experience at UNH Institute on Disability
In 2018, Erica Lyster completed an internship at the UNH Institute on Disability in Durham, New Hampshire. This internship lasted for 3 months and provided her with valuable experience in the field of disability services and advocacy. This role contributed to her understanding of healthcare challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
Early Career at RiverWoods
Before entering the healthcare analytics field, Erica Lyster worked at RiverWoods in Exeter, New Hampshire, as a Server and Hostess from 2013 to 2019 for 6 years. This early career experience helped her develop strong interpersonal and customer service skills, which are beneficial in her current analytical roles.