Rachel R. Rusch, Chc
About Rachel R. Rusch, Chc
Rachel R. Rusch serves as the Deputy Compliance Officer and Privacy Officer at Avalon Healthcare Solutions, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in regulatory compliance and privacy, having held various roles in the healthcare sector over the past two decades.
Current Role at Avalon Healthcare Solutions
Rachel R. Rusch serves as the Deputy Compliance Officer and Privacy Officer at Avalon Healthcare Solutions, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing compliance and privacy initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations, and protecting personal health information. Additionally, she has been a Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst at Avalon since 2016, contributing to the development and implementation of effective compliance programs. Her experience in these roles highlights her commitment to maintaining high standards in regulatory compliance.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Compliance
Prior to her current roles, Rachel R. Rusch worked as a Regulatory Compliance Analyst at Avalon Healthcare Solutions from 2015 to 2016. She also held positions at CareCentrix as a Billing Supervisor from 2012 to 2014, and at BioScrip, Inc. as a Reimbursement Specialist from 2014 to 2015. Her earlier experience includes working as a Compliance Analyst II at CCS Medical from 2009 to 2012 and as a Regional QA Manager at Lincare Holdings, Inc. from 1993 to 2003. These positions have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory compliance in the healthcare sector.
Education and Certifications
Rachel R. Rusch completed her education at Seminole High School. She furthered her professional development by attending the HCCA Compliance Institute in 2011, where she achieved the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) designation. This certification underscores her knowledge and expertise in healthcare compliance and regulatory matters.
Skills and Expertise
Rachel R. Rusch possesses strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills, which are essential for her roles in compliance and privacy. She is proficient in various software tools, including SharePoint, Power DMS, EthicsPoint, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. With over seven years of management and supervisory experience, she demonstrates effective leadership and organizational skills, contributing to her ability to meet and exceed team goals.