Doree L. Cornett, MHA

Experience

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  Family Care, P.C.

  Sept 1996 - Aug 2005

  Director of Practice Development / HIPAA Privacy Officer

  Responsible for day to day operations of private family practice including staff recruitment and development, benefits administration, contract negotiation, process improvement for accounts receivable, patient satisfaction and compliance. Also responsible for development and implementation of provider recruitment program as well as marketing and advertising campaigns. Oversight of all contract relationships (provider, vendor, insurance), development and implementation of all practice policies and procedures, employee training, etc.9/96-1/98 Office Coordinator/Office ManagerResponsible for the start up of two provider Family Practice officeInitiated and negotiated all managed care contracts on behalf of practice physicians.Developed and implemented practice policies, job descriptions, etc.Handled all HR functions for practice.Administered all benefits programs including health, dental & life insurance, 401(k), etcInitiated all vendor contracts, secured space, equipment, suppliesResponsible for all A/R functions including coding, submission of claims, working rejects, handling appeals, etc. Show less

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  DLC/DLJ Consulting

  Aug 1998 - Mar 2020

  Management Consultant

  **NOW BEACON CONSULTING, LLC**Freelance editing as well as marketing and social media promotion and support.Healthcare Consultant specializing in employee benefits navigation, provider relations, practice start up, review and (re) negotiation of payor contracts, credentialing (both insurance and facility) and fee schedule analysis. Extensive experience in claims management, billing, coding and appeals management as well as human resources functions including recruitment and retention (of both provider and ancillary staff), development / revision of job descriptions and policy manuals, required trainings (HIPAA, OSHA, etc) as well as the creation and maintenance of provider CAQH profiles including updates and re-attestation as required. Special projects are my specialty! Show less

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  WOMEN'S HEALTH SPECIALISTS OF ST. LOUIS, LLC

  Jul 2006 - Oct 2009

  Practice Manager

  Responsible for the start up of a single physician OB/GYN practiceGrew practice from one provider, three employees to 3 providers, 8 employees in less than two yearsSuccessfully integrated physician and non-physician provider into practiceNegotiated & reviewed managed care contracts with payors.Responsible for oversight of all accounts receivable / patient billingHandled day to day management of practice including human resources, benefits administration, etc

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  SIMED Health

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2012

  Director of Operations

  Responsible for operational management of emerging marketCharged with growing southern market to align with the goals and objectives of SIMED Transition of new practices from private to corporateDirect management of two office managers/coordinators, with 12 additional reportsRecruitment of specialty physicians to assure growth of integrated / ancillary services

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  JK Elder & Associates

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2014

  Consultant / Grant Writer

  J.K. Elder & Associates, Inc. addresses programmatic, operational, technological, fiscal, and evaluation needs within public and private human service organizations. By integrating knowledge spanning each of these disciplines, we create custom solutions designed to improve operational efficiencies, enhance outcomes and leverage available funding. Our knowledge is applied to a broad spectrum of service areas including child welfare, mental health, public assistance, aging, housing, and education.

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  PPSWCF

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

  Health Center Manager - Polk Sites

  o Responsible for operational management of multi-site reproductive health sites o Development of policies and procedures related to transition from a “non-insurance” environment, to one that contracted and billed services through various payors. o Daily interaction with provider staff as part of the “joint management model” regarding administrative functions and financial performance. o Reconcile, review and submit for payment provider request for reimbursement for business related expenses ie: CME, travel, communications, etc. Assure appropriate supporting documentation present and compliant before submission. o Bi-weekly timecard review and reconciliation for submission to accounts payable. o Liaison for provider and ancillary staff regarding inaccuracies in payroll / benefits processing. o Responsible for all site purchasing, PO / Invoice reconciliation and submission to accounts payable. o Monthly quality reviews including inventory of all on site medications and devices, assure compliance with all laboratory compliance requirements, etc Show less

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  Paragon Property Services, LLC

  Feb 2017 - now

  Office Administrator

  Family Owned Business - Our menu of services includes comprehensive home inspections (resale, pre-listing, new build, phase and 11mth warranty), insurance inspection reports such as Wind Mitigation, 4- Point and Roof Certification, and Pool & Spa (3rd Party). We are also able to provide HUD Engineering Tie Down and Attachment Certifications for manufactured homes as well as Limited Indoor Air Quality Assessments.​Inspection reports are available same day in most cases. Last-minute, evening and weekend appointments are available upon request!​ Check out our services at www.ParagonPropertyServicesLLC.com or give us a call with any questions you may have 352.272.3275 Show less

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  Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center Orlando

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2019

  Practice Manager

  Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center is committed to quality and unparalleled healthcare service in all aspects of our medical practice. We serve our patients with warmth and compassion, according to the highest standards of this profession. As a board certified dermatologist, Dr. Hudgens is a medical doctor specially trained to recognize and treat problems of the skin, hair, and nails. She offers treatment for a wide variety of skin conditions including skin cancer, warts, acne, psoriasis, and eczema just to name a few. Show less

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  Beacon Consulting (Florida)

  Nov 2019 - now

  Owner / Licensed Agent / Benefits Consultant / Notary Public

  Licensed Insurance Agent and Benefits Consultant specializing in employee benefit design and navigation. Extensive experience in claims management, billing, coding, and appeals management.

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  IPRG

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2024

  Employee Benefits Consultant / Group Advocate
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  Protocol Health

  Jan 2020 - now

  Senior Benefits Consultant / Director Member Advocacy
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  Explain My Benefits

  Sept 2021 - now

  Benefits Counselor (Open Enrollment)
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  ModifyHealth

  Jun 2024 - now

  Consultant | Medically Tailored Meals & Healthcare Programming

  ModifyHealth's comprehensive Food as Medicine solutions are designed to address common barriers to a healthy diet, offering a strategic partnership to Employers and Commercial Health Plans as well as Medicare and Medicaid plans nationwide with a focus on better member outcomes and long term nutritional security.1115 Waiver Friendy