Joy Volarich
About Joy Volarich
Joy Volarich serves as Teaching Faculty at George Washington University, where she has been teaching healthcare finance courses since 2008. She has over twenty years of experience in healthcare finance and has held various roles, including State Controller at US Oncology and Director of Finance at George Washington University.
Current Role at George Washington University
Joy Volarich has been serving as Teaching Faculty at George Washington University since 2008. In this role, she has developed and delivered healthcare finance courses in both residential and online formats. Her teaching focuses on equipping students with practical knowledge and skills relevant to the healthcare finance sector.
Previous Experience at US Oncology
From 2001 to 2007, Joy Volarich worked as State Controller at US Oncology. During her six-year tenure, she managed financial operations and contributed to the organization’s financial strategy. This role provided her with extensive experience in the healthcare finance landscape.
Educational Background
Joy Volarich holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business, which she completed from 1989 to 1991. Additionally, she earned a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from the University of Pittsburgh during the same period. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology from Penn State University, where she studied from 1985 to 1989.
Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Since 2021, Joy Volarich has been a Board Member of Women in Healthcare - DC Chapter. This role allows her to engage with professionals in the healthcare industry and contribute to initiatives that support women in healthcare leadership roles.
Expertise in Healthcare Finance
Joy Volarich specializes in process improvement, revenue cycle management, and system upgrades and conversions within the healthcare finance sector. She has over twenty years of practical experience across various sectors, including Financial Services, Physician Practice Management, Government (DoD), and Hospital industries.