Christopher Herbold
About Christopher Herbold
Christopher Herbold serves as the System Director of Revenue Cycle Data & Analytics at CommonSpirit Health, where he leads initiatives to improve reporting and data integration. He has a strong background in revenue cycle management, having held various analytical and managerial roles across multiple healthcare organizations.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Christopher Herbold serves as the System Director of Revenue Cycle Data & Analytics at CommonSpirit Health since 2019. In this role, he leads a team focused on creating self-service and actionable reporting within the revenue cycle analytics domain. He oversees the development of a data mart that integrates various revenue cycle and net revenue data sets. His efforts aim to enhance the staff's understanding of unique revenue cycle practices, contributing to the achievement of team objectives.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Finance
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Christopher held several positions in healthcare finance. He worked as a Senior Net Revenue Analyst at Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System for nine months in 2013 to 2014. He also served as Manager of Enterprise Net Revenue at Catholic Health Initiatives from 2014 to 2016 and again from 2017 to 2019. His earlier roles included Financial Analyst positions at Banner - University Medical Center, where he worked in various capacities from 2006 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Herbold earned a Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Colorado State University, completing his studies from 2018 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Arizona, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in revenue cycle analytics and financial management within healthcare.
Focus on In-House Solutions
Christopher focuses on creating in-house solutions to reduce external spending. He emphasizes understanding current processes and customer needs to develop effective strategies. His approach aims to streamline operations and improve the efficiency of revenue cycle management.
Leadership and Team Development
In his current role, Christopher leads a dedicated team that works on enhancing reporting capabilities in revenue cycle analytics. He is committed to developing the team's skills and knowledge to better understand unique revenue cycle practices, ensuring that they meet organizational objectives effectively.