Heather Ackerman
About Heather Ackerman
Heather Ackerman is a Payment Integrity Analyst with extensive experience in the healthcare industry, currently working at Envision Healthcare since 2019. She has a strong background in strategic planning and business process improvement, having previously held roles at Washington Regional Medical Center and Physician Office Partners.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Heather Ackerman has been employed at Envision Healthcare as a Payment Integrity Analyst since 2019. In this role, she works remotely and focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through payment integrity analysis. Her responsibilities include ensuring accurate payment processes and identifying areas for improvement within the organization.
Current Role at Physician Office Partners
In addition to her position at Envision Healthcare, Heather Ackerman serves as the Payment Exceptions Team Lead at Physician Office Partners. She has held this role since 2016, contributing to the management of payment exceptions and leading a team to address challenges in payment processing. Her work is based in Overland Park, Kansas.
Previous Experience at Washington Regional Medical Center
Heather Ackerman previously worked at Washington Regional Medical Center as an Insurance Claims Analyst/Refund Processing from 2014 to 2015. During her one-year tenure in the Fayetteville, Arkansas area, she gained valuable experience in handling insurance claims and processing refunds, which contributed to her expertise in the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Heather Ackerman studied at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from 1987 to 1991. She also completed her high school education at Bloomfield High School, achieving a High School Diploma from 1984 to 1987. Her educational background supports her strong foundation in strategic planning and business process improvement within the healthcare industry.
Background in Healthcare Management
Heather Ackerman possesses extensive experience in management and leadership roles within the hospital and healthcare sector. Her background includes significant responsibilities in payment integrity analysis and team leadership, demonstrating her capability to drive improvements in operational processes and enhance overall efficiency in healthcare settings.