Renee Lombardo
About Renee Lombardo
Renee Lombardo is a Business Finance Manager with extensive experience in the healthcare industry, currently working at Cook Children's Health Care System. She has held various roles in financial management and compliance, known for her collaborative approach and focus on operational excellence.
Current Role at Cook Children's Health Care System
Renee Lombardo serves as the Business Finance Manager at Cook Children's Health Care System, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on achieving operational excellence to enhance the healthcare consumer experience. Her responsibilities include overseeing financial operations and contributing to strategic financial planning within the organization.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Finance
Before joining Cook Children's, Renee Lombardo held several significant roles in the healthcare finance sector. She worked as the Director of Payment Compliance & Reporting at HCA Healthcare from 2016 to 2020, where she managed compliance and reporting processes. Prior to that, she was the Manager of Health Network Reimbursement at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska for 11 years, from 2000 to 2011. Her earlier experience includes positions at Mutual of Omaha as an Accountant and Financial Analyst from 1990 to 1992 and as an Accountant and Cost Manager from 1992 to 1994.
Education and Academic Background
Renee Lombardo earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Finance and Marketing from Midland University. This educational foundation has equipped her with the necessary skills for her career in finance and healthcare management.
Skills and Areas of Expertise
Renee Lombardo possesses a diverse skill set that includes rate modeling, 837 billing, and payment analysis. She has extensive experience in system configuration and data warehousing within the healthcare industry. Additionally, she has expertise in hospital inpatient and outpatient contract language, as well as ancillary services and urgent care.
Professional Development and Continuous Learning
Renee Lombardo engages in continuous learning and research to remain informed about the fast-paced growth of the healthcare industry. She is known for developing collaborative partnerships and fostering team development to achieve organizational goals, which reflects her commitment to professional growth and team success.