Violeta V.

Focused on Improving Healthcare Services and Outcomes

Role
Director of Utilization Management at Acadia Healthcare
Location
Riverside, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
Healthcare & Human ServicesView LinkedIn profile

About Violeta V.

I\'m dedicated to holistic care and data-driven solutions. Seeking to connect with professionals and organizations that champion healthcare innovation and community well-being.

Experience

  1. Director of Utilization Management

    Acadia Healthcare

    Jul 2024 — Present

    Oversees the Utilization Management department at an 80-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital, ensuring appropriate level-of-care determinations and payer compliance for patients with mental health disorders. Manages Treatment Authorization Requests (TARs), concurrent reviews, and retrospective coordination in accordance with Medi-Cal, traditional Medicare, and managed Medicare guidelines, as well as commercial insurance policies.Leads the preparation and submission of retroactive reviews and appeals, compiling clinical documentation to dispute denials and recover reimbursement. Monitors denial trends and implements corrective strategies to improve authorization outcomes and financial performance.Ensures regulatory compliance with state and federal requirements, Joint Commission standards, and payer-specific protocols. Provides staff training and technical oversight on systems such as WellSky, DrFirst, and payer authorization platforms.Collaborates cross-functionally with clinical and business office to support efficient workflows and high-quality patient care.

Education

  • California State University-San Bernardino

    Bachelor of Arts - BA

  • Western Governors University

    Master of Business Administration - MBA

    2024 — 2025

  • Loma Linda University

    School of Behavioral Health

    2020 — 2023

  • College of the Desert

    Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS

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