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Joseph Owusu

@josephowusu

Accomplished Revenue Integrity and Revenue Cycle Operations Leader.

United States

What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth in revenue cycle management.

I am an accomplished Revenue Integrity and Revenue Cycle Operations Leader with over 25 years of experience in driving financial performance and operational efficiency across healthcare systems. My expertise lies in building and managing revenue integrity operations that ensure accurate charge capture, billing compliance, and reimbursement optimization.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong analytical and leadership capabilities, aligning revenue cycle functions with organizational financial goals. At Howard University Hospital, I directed enterprise-wide revenue integrity operations, collaborated with clinical and financial teams, and implemented innovative solutions to minimize revenue leakage. My commitment to compliance and financial transparency has been pivotal in achieving organizational success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

HH
Current

Director of Revenue Integrity

Howard University Hospital

Oct 2008 - Present (16 years 8 months)

Directed enterprise-wide revenue integrity operations, including CDM management, charge capture validation, and billing compliance across all clinical departments. Implemented daily revenue integrity dashboards to monitor missed revenue and developed a Revenue Control Team focused on automation and real-time reconciliation. Oversaw payer contract performance, optimized reimbursement forecasting, a

UC

Revenue Integrity Consultant

United Medical Center

Apr 2008 - Oct 2008 (6 months)

Led hospital revenue integrity initiatives, focusing on addressing root causes of claim denials and billing discrepancies. Managed and maintained the Charge Description Master (CDM) to ensure CPT/HCPCS code accuracy and CMS reimbursement compliance. Created revenue reports to identify late charges and coordinated process improvements with departmental leaders.

GH

Director of Revenue Cycle

Greater Southeast Community Hospital

Apr 2006 - Apr 2008 (2 years)

Directed revenue integrity functions, ensuring charge capture processes aligned with compliance standards and payment accuracy. Oversaw contract performance analytics to support managed care negotiations and revenue planning. Facilitated access management and revenue cycle workgroups to streamline front-end and back-end workflows.

KP

Medicare Finance Consultant

Kaiser Permanente

Feb 2000 - Jan 2006 (5 years 11 months)

Supported revenue integrity by analyzing Medicare regulations, tracking reimbursement trends, and preparing CMS reports. Collaborated with internal departments and auditors to validate compliance and maximize Medicare revenue. Delivered cost reporting and forecasting for multiple regions, enhancing Medicare Advantage and Fee-for-Service performance.

MA

Healthcare Finance Consultant

McBee Associates

Nov 1998 - Feb 2000 (1 year 3 months)

Supported healthcare providers in implementing revenue integrity procedures, optimizing collections and financial accuracy. Led AR reduction and charge analysis projects across various payer types, identifying system and process gaps. Advised clients on strategies to strengthen charge capture, reimbursement, and financial reporting.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Maryland, College Park logoUP

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Science, Finance and Accounting

Completed a comprehensive curriculum focused on financial principles and accounting practices. Gained expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and management.

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