Bekah Kutt

About Bekah Kutt

With a career spanning government, consulting, and the private sector, I bring a unique perspective to the complexities of Medicaid operations, systems, and policy. My work centers on strengthening integrity—modernizing legacy infrastructures, improving encounter and claims operations, and reducing fraud, waste, and abuse through clearer processes and smarter technology.I’m passionate about designing and optimizing program integrity workflows that improve both efficiency and accountability across Medicaid programs. Whether serving within a state agency, advising as a consultant, or collaborating with technology vendors, I apply a systems-thinking mindset grounded in innovation, data-driven insights, and practical implementation.A core strength of mine is bridging the gap between the technical and business sides of Medicaid. I translate complex technical, policy, and data requirements into shared understanding for leadership—and translate program integrity priorities back to technology teams—ensuring alignment, compliance, and clarity from strategy through execution.I thrive in cross-functional environments where aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision leads to measurable improvements in payment accuracy and service delivery. Guided by values of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement, I’m committed to helping Medicaid agencies and their partners build stronger, more resilient, and future-focused program integrity functions.

Experience

1. Medicaid Sme

   North Highland

   Sep 2025 — Present

   Collaborating with New Mexico\'s Health Care Authority (HCA) to support modernization initiatives. • Ensure seamless integration and go-live of a new financial module with HCA and their vendors. • Facilitate stakeholder engagement to align project goals and timelines, enhancing communication and efficiency. • Share my expertise in Medicaid operations and financial systems, driving project success.

Education

• American Academy of Professional Coders

  Certified Professional Coder

  2010 — 2010

• American Academy of Professional Coders (ICD-10)

  ICD-10 (Diagnosis and Surgical Procedure Codes)

  2014 — 2014