Kathleen (Katie) Blankenship
About Kathleen (Katie) Blankenship
Kathleen (Katie) Blankenship serves as the Area Reimbursement Manager - West at Inari Medical since 2020, bringing over a decade of experience in healthcare administration and reimbursement management. She has held various roles in organizations such as MiMedx and Virginia Mason Memorial, and she is currently pursuing an MBA in Healthcare Administration.
Work at Inari Medical
Kathleen Blankenship has been serving as the Area Reimbursement Manager - West at Inari Medical since 2020. In this role, she focuses on reimbursement strategies and support for the company's products in the western United States. Her responsibilities include collaborating with national and regional account managers to tailor information for service lines and reimbursement landscapes.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Prior to her current role, Blankenship worked at MiMedx as a Field Reimbursement Manager from 2019 to 2020. She also held multiple positions at Virginia Mason Memorial, including Director/Senior Manager from 2013 to 2017, Associate Director from 2011 to 2013, and Assistant Billing Manager from 2008 to 2009. Her experience encompasses over a decade in healthcare service line administration and project management.
Educational Background
Blankenship studied at Central Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy Analysis and Business/Managerial Economics. Additionally, she studied Secondary Education and Teaching from 2007 to 2010. She is currently pursuing an MBA in Healthcare Administration, further enhancing her expertise in the healthcare sector.
Skills and Certifications
Kathleen Blankenship possesses extensive knowledge of healthcare coding systems, including CPT, DRG, and ICD-10. She is certified in Lean Six Sigma with a Yellow Belt, demonstrating her commitment to process improvement. Her leadership style is characterized by servant leadership and consultative selling, utilizing methods from recognized frameworks in the industry.
Healthcare Industry Expertise
With over 10 years of experience, Blankenship has worked across various healthcare settings, including critical access and rural health facilities. She has managed a physician billing office servicing over 80 providers and is familiar with regulatory requirements from the Joint Commission, CMS, and DOH. Her experience includes developing educational tools for both internal and external stakeholders.