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February 26, 2025

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The Cost of Reform: How SB68 Could Impact Hospital Reimbursement

Altum Healthcare Solutions is monitoring Georgia’s Senate Bill 68, a tort reform bill aimed at reducing malpractice premiums and expanding insurance options. While beneficial in some aspects, an amendment to the bill’s “collateral source” statute could significantly impact hospital reimbursement. The inclusion of “reasonable value” in medical damages assessment shifts the valuation process to patients, insurers, or juries—leaving hospitals without a say. This change could lead to lower settlement values, further straining hospitals financially.

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Angela Goins, Public Relations Representative, Altum Healthcare Solutions
Angela GOINS

Public Relations Representative

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Angela Goins is the Public Relations representative for Altum Healthcare Solutions and the owner of Angela Goins Communications, LLC, which specializes in the medical, legal, and public sectors.

With a passion for storytelling, Angela bridges the gap between organizations and their audiences, enabling them to forge authentic connections.

Angela holds an MA in Communications Studies from the University of Alabama and a BA in Speech Communication from the University of Georgia. After spending over a decade moving around the United States as an active-duty military spouse, Angela settled back in her home state of Georgia, residing in Canton with her husband and their four sons.

Kelsey Claster, VP Legal Affairs, Altum Healthcare Solutions
Kelsey CLASTER

Manager of Legal Services

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Kelsey Claster is the Manager of Legal for Altum Healthcare Solutions. She is a Kennesaw State University graduate with a BBA in Entrepreneurship and a minor in Information Systems. Kelsey began her post-graduate career with Altum in late 2021 and has quickly advanced herself by creating and implementing new practices that streamline our legal services.

Taylor Weaver, Complex Claims Manager, Altum Healthcare Solutions
Taylor WEAVER

Complex Claims Manager

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Taylor Weaver is the Complex Claims Manager for Altum Healthcare Solutions. With over seven years of experience in healthcare billing and reimbursement, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role, specializing in handling complex claims with ease.

Taylor’s commitment to excellence and client satisfaction is evident in her work ethic and positive attitude. 

Taylor resides in West Georgia with her significant other and their two furry companions.

Meaghan Gildea, VP Operations, Altum Healthcare Solutions
Meaghan GILDEA

Chief Operating Officer

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Meaghan Gildea is the Chief Operating Officer for Altum Healthcare Solutions. She brings a decade of expertise in Operations, HR, and Healthcare Law. Meaghan’s experience includes stints with major Complex Claims companies and Law Firms that conducted work on the entire Eastern Seaboard. Her expansive knowledge and work ethic are unparalleled in the healthcare industry.

Meaghan is a graduate of Georgia Southern University and Kennesaw State.

Mary Enge, VP Insurance Billing, Altum Healthcare Solutions
Mary ENGE

VP of Insurance Billing

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Mary Enge is the Vice President of Insurance Billing for Altum Healthcare Solutions. With over 25 years of Healthcare Industry experience, she possesses a strong background leading teams in quality assurance and claims analysis for follow-up and claims denials for Medicare, Veterans Administration, Workers Compensation, Managed Care, Medicaid CMOs, and Medicaid.

Mary has collaborated with multiple hospital departments to resolve complex denials regarding authorization, medical necessity, COB issues, and assisted with various cleanup projects. She has worked closely with hospitals nationwide to assist in reviewing, analyzing, and resolving a high volume of accounts while maintaining great partnerships with her clients to ensure we always meet their goals and expectations.

Matthew ALFORD

Chief Development Officer

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Matthew Alford serves as the Chief Development Officer of Altum Healthcare Solutions. Drawing on 15 years of experience in finance and Healthcare, his role is critical to our clients’ engagement, development, and satisfaction. Matthew believes in the importance of building relationships and delivering on measurables to increase performance for all of his clients.

A native of Cordele, Georgia and educated at Georgia Southern University, he currently resides in Fayetteville, Georgia with his wife and two children. Matt is an avid golfer who also enjoys serving his community as a church deacon and high school golf coach.

Elizabeth Richards, CEO, Altum Healthcare Solutions
Elizabeth Richards

Chief Executive Officer

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Elizabeth S. Richards serves as Chief Executive Officer of Altum Healthcare Solutions. With 15 years as a Healthcare attorney, her expertise includes third-party liability, workers compensation, insurance appeals, Medicaid/Medicare, and other complex reimbursement matters.

Mrs. Richards is an active member of the Georgia Bar, Georgia Academy of Healthcare Attorneys, and Georgia Chapter of HFMA. As a member of Georgia HFMA, she has been on the board of directors, a legal counsel to the chapter, and co-chair of the Region Five event. Additionally, she chaired and founded the Women in Healthcare initiative in the state. In 2014, she was selected and served on the National HFMA task force for Early Careerist. She also holds the HFMA Fellow designation and the Medal of Honor.

She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Juris Doctor, both from the University of Georgia. When not working, Mrs. Richards enjoys spending time with her two sons, Hudson and Grayson, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs!