Andrew Smith
About Andrew Smith
Andrew Smith is the Associate Director of Healthcare Compliance at Protiviti with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
Current Role at Protiviti
Andrew Smith currently serves as an Associate Director, Healthcare Compliance at Protiviti. He has held this role since 2021, operating in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. His responsibilities involve ensuring that the healthcare organizations comply with applicable laws and regulations, managing compliance programs, and conducting internal audits. His extensive experience in the healthcare sector supports his efforts to maintain high compliance standards.
Previous Experience as Independent Healthcare Compliance Consultant
From 2016 to 2021, Andrew Smith worked as an Independent Healthcare Compliance Consultant in the United States. During this period, he provided expert advice on regulatory compliance, helped healthcare organizations develop robust compliance programs, and conducted comprehensive audits. His consultancy role allowed him to utilize his specialized skills in legal and regulatory compliance, revenue cycle management, and vendor contracting.
Educational Background
Andrew Smith holds an MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, obtained between 2006 and 2008. Prior to this, he earned a BA in Economics from The University of Texas at Austin from 1997 to 1999. He also studied at Colorado College, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, he attended The Liberal Arts Academy from 1991 to 1995, earning a Master of Business Administration degree.
Specializations and Certifications
With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Andrew Smith specializes in legal and regulatory compliance, revenue cycle management, vendor contracting and management, process design and improvement, operations management, and internal audits. He holds both Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) and Certification in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC), which underline his proficiency and commitment to maintaining stringent compliance standards in healthcare settings.
Career in Healthcare Compliance and Clinical Research
Earlier in his career, Andrew Smith served as an Associate in Clinical Research Solutions & Healthcare Compliance at Huron Consulting Group from 2008 to 2010 in Houston, Texas Area. He then joined Protiviti as an Associate Director in Healthcare Compliance from 2012 to 2016. His roles in different organizations highlight his extensive background in healthcare compliance and clinical research solutions.