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Microbiome Connect USA provided a space for all branches of the microbiome field to come together. It was a great event that had experienced speakers and multiple networking opportunities

217.1 Cathleen Peipher Testimonial

Without a doubt, one of the best conferences I've ever attended. Speakers were all excellent; shared real examples of what they're doing to make a difference. Audience was highly engaged.

217.1 Denise Bronner Testimonial

Rarely have I witnessed an ENTIRE congress dedicated to DEI initiatives, impact, and future perspectives. Historically having a session focused on DEI was either non-existent or crammed at the end when most attendees would be shuffling to airport to get home. Therefore, I highly recommend this congress not only for learning but for reaffirming one’s mission towards health equity for all.

217.1 Leigh Boehmer Testimonial

It was so energizing being amongst the health equity thought and practice leaders from across the globe!

217.1 Nader Daoud Testimonial

This event provided me an opportunity to speak with health equity leaders that I would not have had a chance to meet at larger conferences. I appreciated that although the conference was solely focused on Health Equity, that there was still broad diversity across topics. Really enjoyed my time!

217.1 LaShell Robinson Testimonial

The inaugural Health Equity Congress brought colleagues from across the industry together for the first time. It was wonderful to hear successes, best practices and how we could all continue to work together.

217.1 Matthew Howard Testimonial

A great opportunity to connect with leaders across the healthcare industry who are doing necessary work to help close the health equity gap. It was helpful, reaffirming, and inspiring to better understand the perspectives and actionable strategies different organizations are taking.

217.1 Molly Madziva Testimonial

The event demonstrated what a small group of people dedicated to health equity can do to drive engagement in the important discussion about diversity in clinical trials

217.1 Karnel R Walker Testimonial

Such a strong collaboration between sponsors, CROs, Government, Academia, and patient advocates was on display with a shared passion in taking the required actions to solve for patient diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). What was affirmed for me is that Workplace Diversity and Patient Diversity are inextricably linked in achieving DEI

How to prevent getting a flat tire!

No matter where you are on your payment integrity journey, encountering challenges are common. Reducing costs, having robust insights, and streamlining operations are key to avoiding the potholes. We'll examine these common challenges along the payment integrity journey to bring in-house key payment integrity functions and establishing a robust operation that is more predictive and preventive in nature. Additionally, we'll share best practices to galvanize the relationship between the provider and payer, creating a partnership that helps ensure payment accuracy (PEDAL methodology).

Track 2

Author:

David Ott

Director Consulting Payment Integrity
CGI

David Ott has over 28 years of experience in the healthcare and financial services industries. David has provided leadership and direction to department leaders and teams that support a variety of functions, including business development, payment integrity, claims processing, global project management and quality practices.

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David Ott

Director Consulting Payment Integrity
CGI

David Ott has over 28 years of experience in the healthcare and financial services industries. David has provided leadership and direction to department leaders and teams that support a variety of functions, including business development, payment integrity, claims processing, global project management and quality practices.

Author:

Karen Ballard

Director of Consulting Services
CGI

Karen Ballard is Director of Consulting Services, CGI, where she is responsible for managing the CGI ProperPay payment integrity platform. With a nearly 20-year career in the health payer space, Karen possesses a deep knowledge of claims processing, product management, payment integrity, and the Blue payer dynamic. Prior to joining CGI, Karen held a variety of positions in claims operations, BlueCard, and payment integrity during her 17-year tenure with Elevance Health (Anthem).

Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. She co-founded and previously co-facilitated the Blue PI Committee, comprised of payment integrity leaders from all 33 Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans and partnered with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association to drive change in the payment integrity space.

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Karen Ballard

Director of Consulting Services
CGI

Karen Ballard is Director of Consulting Services, CGI, where she is responsible for managing the CGI ProperPay payment integrity platform. With a nearly 20-year career in the health payer space, Karen possesses a deep knowledge of claims processing, product management, payment integrity, and the Blue payer dynamic. Prior to joining CGI, Karen held a variety of positions in claims operations, BlueCard, and payment integrity during her 17-year tenure with Elevance Health (Anthem).

Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. She co-founded and previously co-facilitated the Blue PI Committee, comprised of payment integrity leaders from all 33 Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans and partnered with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association to drive change in the payment integrity space.