Sam Benavidez MBA
About Sam Benavidez MBA
Sam Benavidez is a Senior Healthcare Analytic Engineer with extensive experience in healthcare auditing and management. He has held various roles in organizations such as Cogitativo, Cotiviti, and UnitedHealth Group, and has advanced degrees in business administration and public administration.
Work at Performant Corp
Sam Benavidez currently serves as a Senior Healthcare Analytic Engineer at Performant Corp. He has held this position since 2021, working remotely. In this role, he is responsible for reviewing and recommending design changes or modifications in technical designs of engineering reports or concepts. His expertise in healthcare analytics contributes to the company's efforts in improving payment integrity and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Analytics
Before joining Performant Corp, Sam worked as a Payment Integrity Analyst at Cogitativo from 2020 to 2021. His role involved analyzing payment processes to ensure accuracy and compliance. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Medical Auditor-Team Lead at Cotiviti for six years, where he led a team in auditing medical claims. His experience also includes a position as Operations Manager-Pre Claim Review at AccentCare, Inc. for five months in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Sam Benavidez holds multiple degrees from Texas Woman's University, The University of Texas at Dallas, and the University of North Texas. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Texas Woman's University in 2013. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resources Management from the same institution. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from The University of Texas at Dallas and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology from the University of North Texas.
Background in Education
Sam began his career in education as a High School Teacher at Garland Independent School District, where he taught for four years from 2010 to 2014. This experience provided him with a foundation in communication and leadership, which he later applied in his roles within the healthcare sector.
Long-term Experience in Project Management
Sam has extensive experience in project management, having worked at UnitedHealth Group for 15 years from 1995 to 2010. In this role, he was involved in various projects that focused on improving healthcare delivery and operational processes. His long tenure in project management has equipped him with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry and its challenges.