Kari Cornicelli

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ABOUT KARI CORNICELLI

Kari is an accomplished and visionary healthcare executive with over 25 years of CFO experience leading financial and operational transformations across diverse healthcare delivery systems. Renowned for her strategic leadership, Kari has a proven track record of driving strong financial results, expanding market share, and improving clinical and operational efficiency. Her authentic leadership style, coupled with her deep financial acumen, has earned her a reputation for building strong relationships, crafting effective strategies, and mentoring the next generation of healthcare leaders.As Managing Director of Performance Improvement, Kari works alongside a dynamic team of operators to design and implement cost-saving and revenue-enhancement initiatives. She specializes in transitioning organizations from analysis to execution, with a focus on sustainable growth and optimal financial performance. Kari’s areas of expertise include Performance Improvement, Turnaround Services, Distressed Hospitals, Strategic Planning, Revenue Cycle, and Clinical Throughput. Kari is an HFMA past national chair and fellow of HFMA. She is a licensed CPA and remains an active voice in the industry, frequently speaking on key healthcare finance topics.Founded in 2012, Warbird Healthcare Advisors is a trusted partner to healthcare leaders, offering hands-on expertise and results-driven strategies that solve complex challenges in financial advisory, revenue cycle optimization, strategic services, and workforce management. With a team of seasoned practitioners who combine deep industry experience with a personal commitment to client success, we deliver solutions that work in the real world.