EKEmily Kruse
@emilykruse
Senior consultant specializing in healthcare project management and process improvement.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior consultant with 10 years of experience in healthcare project management, process improvement, and revenue cycle optimization, known for leading cross-functional teams and owning client relationships. I have driven KPI development, implemented workflow and auditing solutions, and managed projects that supported multi-million dollar client revenue streams.
My background includes hands-on process improvement in hospital coding, revenue integrity initiatives that identified approximately $9.6M in potential missing charges annually, and leading teams through technology migrations and training. I prioritize measurable outcomes, clear communication with stakeholders, and scalable process design to deliver operational improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
CLSenior Associate
Cloudmed
Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Spearheaded KPI development and optimized project workflows while leading a team of four as client liaison for a $12M annual-revenue account, improving transparency and operational efficiency during an AI platform migration.
CAProcess Improvement Specialist
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Dec 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Led implementation and training for a third-party auditing application for Coding Quality and consulted on ROI, CDI, and chart correction projects to optimize clinical coding workflows and partnerships with IT.
CARevenue Cycle Analyst
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
May 2017 - Nov 2019 (2 years 6 months)
Developed revenue cycle enhancements in collaboration with IT and supply chain that identified approximately $9.6M in potentially missing charges annually and onboarded new team members to integrity workflows.
Sophomore Intern
Georgia Tech Christian Campus Fellowship
Aug 2016 - May 2017 (9 months)
Led a team of six to coordinate weekly events and service opportunities for 100+ students and marketed the Globalscope exchange program through relationship-building and event organization.
Project Analyst
Medical Management Associates, Inc.
May 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 3 months)
Managed project allocation and served as head co-op liaison for three co-ops, producing financial analyses, physician compensation models, and contract documents for hospital systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
GTGeorgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science, Industrial & Systems Engineering
2011 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering with a concentration in Economics and Financial Systems.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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