Drew Satriano
About Drew Satriano
Drew Satriano serves as the Vice President of Payment Integrity at Highmark Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he has implemented innovative strategies that significantly enhance payment processes and savings.
Work at Highmark
Drew Satriano serves as the Vice President of Payment Integrity at Highmark Inc., a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing payment integrity processes through the integration of technology and innovative strategies. His work includes the development of new Payment Integrity capabilities, particularly in pre-pay processes, which have significantly improved operational efficiency and financial outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Drew Satriano has a robust educational background. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from PennWest California, followed by a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the same institution. He later obtained a Juris Doctorate in Healthcare Law from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University. Additionally, he completed a Master's Certificate in Government Contracting from The George Washington University. This diverse educational foundation supports his expertise in payment integrity and healthcare law.
Background
Drew Satriano's career spans multiple years in the healthcare and payment integrity sectors. His professional journey includes a strong emphasis on leveraging technology to improve payment processes. He has been instrumental in developing strategies that utilize artificial intelligence to enhance accuracy in payment integrity, aiming to increase provider payment while reducing false positives.
Achievements
Since 2014, Drew Satriano has led initiatives that resulted in a 968% increase in savings through the development of new Payment Integrity capabilities. His strategic partnerships with SAAS vendors and the insourcing of various review processes have contributed to significant advancements in payment integrity at Highmark. His focus on technology and clinical substantiation of diagnosis codes has further strengthened the organization's payment integrity efforts.