«What made this convening so impressive is that
while so much in education reform can divide activists into warring camps, expanding learning time unites reformers around a shared vision
of bringing
excellence and breadth to our nation's most impoverished and struggling schools,» said Lecturer Chris Gabrieli, cofounder and chairman
of the National
Center on Time & Learning, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding learning time to improve student achievement and enable a well - rounded education.
Previously, Mr. Gillis served as Vice President & Managing Director
of Lexis Nexis» litigation software and services division where he delivered double - digit growth, refined the divisional strategy and executed strategic acquisitions and divestitures,
while consolidating locations into a
center of excellence to achieve growth goals.
Director
of Business — Duties & Responsibilities Recruit and train staff
of 30 in hospital policies, procedures, best practices, and corporate branding Design and implement staff development, recognition, and disciplinary policies and procedures Oversee admissions, utilization review, PB X, imaging
center, billing, collections, and wound
center registrations Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and schedules Author and present financial reports concerning revenue, expenses, and outstanding collections Identify performance indicators and benchmarks for integration into reporting systems Conduct surveys regarding patient / staff satisfaction, benchmarks, accreditation, and employee benefits Maintain a 99 % patient satisfaction score through attentive and professional standards
of care Negotiate contracts and claims with insurance carriers, Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer sources Increase revenue by 30 % through effective contract renegotiation with suppliers, carriers, and other parties Implement policies, procedures, and equipment to cut hospital costs
while enhancing patient care Utilize strong management experience to drive operations in an efficient and professional manner Develop and implement billing controls, cash processing measures, lockboxes, and other financial processes Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits ensuring compliance with industry and legal standards Recruit physicians through successful marketing, networking, and other tactics Implement automated Chargemaster financial application (Craneware) and maintain patient accounts Responsible for HCAHPS and the yearly Quality Assurance Plan Appeal claims when appropriate resulting in $ 400,000 reimbursement from PPO insurance over the last year Build and strengthen professional relationship with community leaders, coworkers, and industry figures Consistently promoted for
excellence in financial management, team leadership, and dedication to mission Develop working knowledge
of hospital operations from patient admission to senior level strategic planning Represent company with poise, integrity, and positivity