We Bring Solutions.

We understand the needs, issues and challenges of today’s healthcare organizations and, as your partner, bring solutions to help you implement highly-effective action.  The extensive industry experience and specialized support provided by our principals and team includes healthcare management, finance, coding and billing, revenue cycle management, medical records and compliance.

Our staff  includes certified coding specialists (AHIMA and AAPC), certified medical billing specialists (AMBA) and registered health information administrators (RHIA) and credentialed AHIMA and AAPC educators.

Sharon Anderson, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC-H

Principal

With over 30 years background in healthcare administration, Ms. Anderson’s positions have included serving as CEO of Alaska Regional Hospital and division vice president for Columbia/HCA Healthcare. Her certifications with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) include Registered Health Information Administrator, RHIA; Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based CCS-P; and Certified Coder COC with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). She holds a Master’s degree with a specialty in healthcare administration and an undergraduate degree in health information management.

Jackie Lohr, CPC, CMRS

Principal

Ms. Lohr has an in-depth background in healthcare accounts receivable and business office functions. She is a specialist in billing, collections and accounts receivable, which includes Indian Health Service, Medicaid, Medicare, Alaska Worker’s Compensation, Blue Cross and other private insurance companies. She served as the business office manager for North Star Hospital and owner of a billing and collections service working with a broad range of medical clients. Certifications include Certified Professional Coder (CPC) as a member of AAPC. Lohr is also a member of the American Medical Billing Association (AMBA) and holds the certification of Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS)

Kara Deschamps, CPC, CCS-P

Education & Training Specialist

Ms. Deschamps holds a CPC (certified professional coder) certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and a CCS-P (certified coding specialist physician based) certification through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). She attended the AHIMA Academy for ICD-10 Trainers and passed the national exam to become an AHIMA Approved ICD-10/PCS Trainer. She is also an Ambassador, designated to offer AHIMA approved continuing education units. Kara has experience with a range of audits, appeals, backlog coding, evaluation and management coding, HIPAA, outpatient procedure coding and risk assessment. She provides both general and specialty-specific ICD-10-CM training and is a certified AAPC educator.