Mark Newton
About Mark Newton
Mark Newton serves as the Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Kaufman Hall, where he focuses on optimizing revenue cycle processes. He has extensive experience in healthcare operations and technology, having held various leadership roles at notable organizations such as Change Healthcare, Optum, and FTI Consulting.
Work at Kaufman Hall
Mark Newton serves as the Senior Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Kaufman Hall, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on optimizing revenue cycle processes and implementing sustainable, data-driven performance improvement strategies. He is also part of the Performance Improvement practice at Kaufman Hall, where he leverages his extensive experience in healthcare operations to enhance organizational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Consulting
Prior to his current role, Mark Newton held various positions in healthcare consulting. He worked at Cumberland Consulting Group as Managing Director of Provider Services from 2016 to 2019. Before that, he was a Managing Director at FTI Consulting, focusing on Provider Performance Improvement from 2009 to 2014. His experience includes significant roles at Change Healthcare and Accenture, where he contributed to performance improvement projects and healthcare advisory services.
Education and Expertise
Mark Newton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Oklahoma State University. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in healthcare operations and technology. He has developed a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape through his work with health systems, academic and specialty hospitals, and various healthcare providers.
Career History in Revenue Cycle Management
Mark Newton has a comprehensive career in revenue cycle management, having held multiple leadership roles. He was Vice President of Revenue Cycle at Change Healthcare from 1998 to 2001 and again from 2001 to 2004 at Optum. He also served as Vice President of Revenue Cycle Advisory Solutions at MedAssets from 2014 to 2016. His roles have consistently focused on optimizing revenue cycle processes and improving operational efficiency.
Contributions to Healthcare Technology
Throughout his career, Mark Newton has supported major implementations of healthcare technology systems, including Epic and Cerner. His contributions have focused on enhancing patient experience and improving integration between hospitals and physicians. His work in this area reflects his commitment to leveraging technology to drive performance improvements within healthcare organizations.