Nicole Finnell
About Nicole Finnell
Nicole Finnell is an experienced Analytics Analyst at CommonSpirit Health, specializing in payer analytics and contract modeling since 2018. She has a strong background in financial performance analysis and holds degrees in Business Administration and Non-Profit Management from Bryan College.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Nicole Finnell has been employed at CommonSpirit Health since 2014, holding various roles that contribute to the organization's analytics capabilities. Currently, she serves as the Senior Payer Analytics and Economics Analyst, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she leads stakeholder training on modeling payer contracts and oversees Payer Analytics and Analyst contract modeling activities. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Innovation Analyst from 2018 to 2020 and as a Senior from 2014 to 2017. Finnell's experience at CommonSpirit Health spans over six years, focusing on financial performance analyses and reimbursement strategies.
Education and Expertise
Nicole Finnell has a strong educational background in management and analytics. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management at Bryan College, having started her studies there in 2009. Additionally, she is studying Business Administration and Management at Cleveland State Community College, where she is working towards an Associate's Degree, which she began in 2007. Finnell also holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Bryan College, which she achieved in 2014. Her education supports her expertise in healthcare analytics and financial performance.
Background in Healthcare Analytics
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Nicole Finnell worked at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as a Contract Coordinator from 2008 to 2014. In this role, she gained valuable experience in contract management and analytics within the healthcare sector. Her background in healthcare analytics is further demonstrated through her responsibilities at CommonSpirit Health, where she prepares complex service line reimbursement analyses and develops models to assess the impact of new or revised strategies and rate structures.
Leadership and Training Initiatives
In her current role, Nicole Finnell leads stakeholder training sessions focused on modeling proposed and existing negotiated payer contracts. She emphasizes the importance of understanding expected and actual revenues, past performance, and regulatory changes. Finnell provides leadership and oversight for Payer Analytics and Analyst contract modeling activities, ensuring that financial performance analyses are accurate and that reimbursement strategies are effective. Her leadership in these areas enhances the organization's ability to navigate complex healthcare financial landscapes.
Analytical Skills and Data Utilization
Nicole Finnell utilizes a variety of internal and external data sources, including PIC, EPIC, and PCON, to support comprehensive healthcare data analyses and recommendations. She has developed strategic pricing analytical models to optimize reimbursement rates and language between healthcare providers and payers. Her ability to prepare complex service line reimbursement analyses and financial performance analyses showcases her proficiency in leveraging data to inform decision-making in healthcare contracting.