Rob Smull, Ms, Fhfma
About Rob Smull, Ms, Fhfma
Rob Smull is a Managing Director in Healthcare at Warbird Consulting Partners, LLC, with over 20 years of experience in revenue cycle operations and consulting for healthcare organizations. He has held leadership positions at notable firms including KPMG, Deloitte, and Kaiser Permanente.
Current Role at Warbird Consulting Partners
Rob Smull serves as the Managing Director, Healthcare at Warbird Consulting Partners, LLC since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing revenue cycle operations for healthcare organizations. He also holds the position of Executive Revenue Cycle Advisor at the same firm, where he leverages his extensive experience to provide strategic guidance and support to clients. His work is based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he applies his knowledge to improve financial performance in the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Consulting
Prior to his current position, Rob Smull worked at several prominent organizations in the healthcare consulting field. He was a Senior Manager in Revenue Cycle Consulting at Moss Adams LLP from 2007 to 2010, where he contributed to various projects in the Phoenix, Arizona area. He then served as the Regional Revenue Cycle Director for Kaiser Permanente from 2010 to 2019, overseeing operations at multiple medical centers in the San Francisco Bay Area. His earlier roles included Director at KPMG US and Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche.
Education and Expertise in Healthcare Management
Rob Smull holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Health Management from Saint Joseph's University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Finance from Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. With over 20 years of experience in revenue cycle operations and consulting, he has developed expertise in forensic charge capture, strategic pricing, change management, and talent acquisition within the healthcare sector.
Contributions to Healthcare Organizations
Throughout his career, Rob Smull has made significant contributions to the financial performance of healthcare organizations. He has been involved in net revenue enhancement initiatives for more than 200 hospitals and healthcare entities. His leadership roles in revenue cycle management have allowed him to implement strategies that improve operational efficiency and financial outcomes, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the healthcare industry.
Leadership Roles in Revenue Cycle Management
Rob Smull has held various leadership positions in revenue cycle management across distinguished organizations. His experience includes serving as Interim Director of Hospital Revenue Cycle at Phoenix Children's Hospital and various roles at KPMG, Deloitte, and Moss Adams. These positions have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the healthcare revenue cycle, enabling him to drive effective solutions for his clients.