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Webinar – Drawing to Win: Strategies on Impactful Leadership with Ashley Hill

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Registration is open for the June installment of “The Deep Dive with Altum!” This month, Ashley Hill, an expert in healthcare finance and revenue cycle management, will be sharing her insights on impactful leadership. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or looking to refine your leadership skills, this session is packed with valuable takeaways that you can apply in your professional journey. Ashley will dive into the core principles of effective leadership and provide actionable strategies that can help you lead with confidence and clarity.⁣

Ashley Hill is an experienced revenue cycle leader with over 15 years of healthcare finance experience. She began her career at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), where she spent 5 years within the research accounting space. After her time at CHOA, she ventured into healthcare consulting with Huron Consulting Group. During her time at Huron, Ashley led various projects including patient access optimization, centralization of scheduling, insurance verification, and pre-certification ensuring patient accounts were financially secure at the time of service. She implemented lean staffing, KPI tracking, high-dollar and denial review management committees with various health systems, providing Net Cash improvements in the range of $45M to $80M.⁣

She joined Wellstar Health System in July 2019 as the Executive Director of Accounts Receivable of the Wellstar Medical Group’s business office and was later promoted to Assistant Vice President of Revenue Cycle for the Physician Group Business Office. In her current role, she leads the day-to-day management and responsibility for all revenue cycle strategies and solutions, including coding and charge review, claims processing, accounts receivable, coding denials management, payment posting, refunds, and payment variances for all physician-related services billed by Wellstar Medical Group.⁣

Ashley holds a BS in Finance from the University of Tennessee and a MBA from the University of Georgia. She currently resides in Metro Atlanta, with her husband. She enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and spending time with her family, & enjoying the local wineries and trails around.

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

Public Relations Representative

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.

Matt Curry, Regional VP of Business Development, Altum Healthcare Solutions
Matt CURRY

Regional VP of Business Development

Matt Curry possesses 15 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle solutions and currently serves as the Regional Vice President of Business Development for Altum Healthcare Solutions. 

Matt utilizes his extensive knowledge and expertise in healthcare revenue cycle and sales strategies to provide the best solution set for the company’s clients.

Outside of work, Matt enjoys playing golf and volunteering as a coach for multiple sports. He resides in Milton, Massachusetts, just outside Boston, with his wife and two children.

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

Manager of Legal Services

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

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

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

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

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

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!