Gerri Prince Dixon

Experience

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  Asthma Allies

  May 2005 - May 2012

  - Running a non-profit asthma education and management organization.- Develop, manage, and train staff regarding the HIPAA Compliance Program. - Assess HIPAA (Privacy and Security) risks. - Conduct HIPAA and regulatory compliance related audits and investigations.- Manage compliance remediation and mitigation activities. - Managing all Human Resources tasks.- Providing asthma education to health providers, schools, patients and families.- Creating marketing and advertising materials.- Training staff and building successful project teams.- Negotiating contracts for services.- Leading outreach teams to deliver services and resources- Managed Continuing Education programming for healthcare providers and staff. - Developing and implementing programs.- Interacted with Medical Providers to address health education and case management efforts.- Engage Health Plans to implement asthma education initiatives for members.- Negotiate asthma education reimbursement from private health plans and NM Medicaid Programs.- Developed and managed statewide pediatric asthma summer camps. Show less

  • Board of Directors, President

    Jan 2012 - May 2012

  • Director of Operations/Co-Founder/Compliance Officer

    May 2005 - Jan 2012
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  Gerri Prince ~ Divorce & Wellness Coaching

  Apr 2014 - Jan 2024

  Divorce & Wellness Coach

  Support women who are moving through divorce and post-divorce experiences, to make step-by-step changes to their lifestyle, so that they can heal, discover renewed energy, and purpose for living a happier, healthier, and holistically more fulfilling life. Utilizing 1-on-1and group formats, coaching experiences with women occur in-person, online and during dedicated retreat environments.

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  ContactUS Communications

  Aug 2015 - Oct 2016

  Operations Manager and Privacy Officer

  -Achieved operational excellence by leading a team of 15+ customer service representatives and coordinating the activities of 50+ additional staff members.-Successfully launched a new contact center division, servicing a major health industry client and built a high-performing team from the ground up. -Led the development and implementation of a HIPAA Privacy program, safeguarding patient information and protecting the organization from potential liabilities.

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  Central Ohio Urology Group

  Oct 2016 - May 2018

  Chief Compliance Officer

  -Architected and oversaw a high-performing compliance program and work plan through a Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) that resulted in an early release of the CIA, successful audits, and zero regulatory fines.-Optimized Business Associate Agreement processes and workflows, ensuring efficient and compliant management of vendor relationships.-Created and implemented comprehensive training programs on regulatory compliance and industry standards, leading to improved organizational compliance posture. -Improved organizational performance by conducting thorough internal audits, identifying process gaps, and developing strategies to minimize risk exposure.-Conducted thorough investigations of reported regulatory violations, effectively mitigating risks by assessing validity and taking appropriate corrective actions. Show less

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  Reliant Capital Solutions

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2021

  Compliance Specialist

  -Implemented and managed a centralized corporate licensing system, ensuring 100% compliance with state-specific regulations and optimizing license renewal efficiency.-Safeguarded organizational integrity by promptly investigating and resolving complaints and alleged violations, maintaining compliance with regulatory, ethical, and corporate guidelines.-Led the organization in creating HIPAA compliance framework, significantly reducing HIPAA-associated risks.-Mentored compliance specialists and and implemented training to enhance staff proficiency, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy in department processes.-Enhanced compliance oversight by generating comprehensive in-depth end-of-month compliance reports. Show less

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  Denova Collaborative Health

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2024

  Healthcare Compliance Officer | HIPAA Privacy Officer

  Denova Collaborative Health (formerly known as Bayless Integrated Healthcare)-Design implementation plans and tools to successfully integrate the requirements for new Federal Final Rules (Section 1557, 42 CFR Part 2, and HIPAA & Reproductive Health) across the organization. -Design and implement a high-performing compliance program that demonstrably reduces compliance violations and financial penalties through rigorous adherence to OIG and DOJ standards and assessment of program effectiveness.-Engineer a robust compliance infrastructure by creating standardized policies, playbooks, and work plans, resulting in enhanced operational effectiveness, reduced compliance risk, and regulatory adherence. -Successfully conduct in-depth compliance investigations in collaboration with subject matter experts, identifying root causes and recommending actionable corrective measures to enhance compliance posture, reduce risk exposure, and prevent financial loss.-Design a comprehensive compliance risk assessment plan to be used as a collaborative platform and foundation for utilizing a Risk-Based -Approach across the organization and in alignment with corporate strategy. -Develop and execute an internal audit and monitoring program, including desk audits and site surveys, to uncover potential compliance gaps and implement corrective actions, resulting in enhanced regulatory adherence and reduction in compliance violations.-Empower C-suite, executive leadership, and staff to make informed, compliant decisions through expert guidance, training, and support on FWA, Anti-kickback, HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and other regulatory requirements, significantly reducing compliance violations and risks.-Achieve operational efficiency by leading cross-functional teams in building and executing optimization plans for critical processes Show less

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  Bayless Integrated Healthcare

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2023

  Healthcare Compliance Officer | Privacy Officer
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  Sun Health

  Jan 2025 - now

  VP of Enterprise Risk Management & Corporate Compliance