Advantum Health is thrilled to announce that our very own Melanie Cox and Carel Fernandez have been recognized as two of Becker’s Hospital Review IT and Revenue Cycle Up-and-Comers for 2024! This prestigious acknowledgment highlights their exceptional leadership and commitment to advancing healthcare IT and revenue cycle management. At Advantum Health, we are incredibly proud of Melanie and Carel’s accomplishments and the positive impact they continue to make in the industry.
Per Beckers Hospital Review:
“Up-and-comers in the health IT and revenue cycle spheres are taking on critical leadership positions and shaping organizational development, financial operations and care delivery. These trailblazers are unafraid to think outside the box, and their innovative ideas are influencing hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies across the U.S. With a solid grasp on healthcare’s current state, they are guiding their organizations’ future growth.”
Melanie Cox. Assistant Director of RCM Operations for Advantum Health (Louisville, Ky.). As assistant director of RCM operations, Ms. Cox plays a crucial role in supporting her teams and ensuring the smooth operation of Advantum’s services. She manages three teams of 27 people, regularly holding client and team meetings, reviewing data to resolve revenue cycle issues, and monitoring processes to enhance efficiency. Additionally, she assists the vice president of operations in preparing for executive meetings and presentations. She also leads special projects, including Advantum’s Go Green committee, and helps develop future leaders within the company. Her leadership has driven significant improvements, including reducing one client’s accounts receivable by $3 million and resolving process issues for another, boosting their collections within two months.
Carel Fernandez. Account Manager at Advantum Health (Louisville, Ky.). Ms. Fernandez leads one of the largest accounts at Advantum Health, a large orthopedic practice in the southeastern U.S., focusing on driving revenue growth, ensuring provider satisfaction and meeting key performance indicators. She oversees a team of 30 associates, ensuring they deliver on client objectives while collaborating with various departments to meet client needs. Notably, she implemented metrics that boosted second quarter 2024 collections, directly improving Advantum’s revenue. Her efforts in addressing provider concerns and reducing accounts receivable have significantly reduced complaints and enhanced overall client satisfaction.
You can read the full Becker’s Hospital Review here.