Nicolet Araujo
Senior Manager @Protiviti
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Manager @Protiviti
EDUCATION
Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT NICOLET ARAUJO
Over 30 years of diverse experience in healthcare settings, exemplified by:* Owner of CarePatrol Coastal Orange County franchise, advocating for and providing safer living options for seniors. Removing barriers and providing solutions to ensure elder loved ones are treated with respect and dignity. Working with families to identify resources such as VA Aid and Attendance, medical equipment, in-home support, reverse mortgage lenders, realtors, and estate sales professionals, as required on a case-by-case basis.* Program Management and leadership of multidisciplinary teams to assess current deficiencies, research legal requirements, and develop robust remediation plans in accordance with complex state and federal regulations and healthcare delivery model changes.* Responsibility for Acute Care Operations and Compliance related to Health Information Management.* Oversight of Ambulatory/Physician Practice Operations and Workflow related to Health Information Management and Mid-level Revenue Cycle.* Team participant in acquisitions evaluation of multiple medical practices.* Leadership responsibility for Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Compliance Initiatives.* Development of a strategic business case for revenue cycle improvement through the centralization of coding services adopted by a national healthcare system.* Management of professional and technical staff with size variances from 10 to 150 people.Speaker and Industry Expert Advisor for multiple professional organizations such as Foundation for Senior Services, HFMA, and CHIA, as demonstrated with:* Leadership roles as Director, CHIA Board, President of GOCHIA, Chairperson of Mentorship, along with multiple other appointments.* Speaking engagements for professional, state, and local chapters on topics such as ICD-10, Data and Information Governance, Revenue Cycle Auditing, and Electronic Health Record Implementation.* Articles, book contributions, and online blogs related to HIM Operations and Workflow, Revenue Cycle Audit Management, and Joint Commission Compliance.Specialties: Certified Senior Advisor, Health Information Management, ICD-10, Project Governance, Revenue Cycle
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