Today’s show is focused on the recent OIG audit of UPMC Health Plan, Inc. (http://ow.ly/tPhL50LfizA) and is a bonus episode, sponsored by AMN Healthcare. It’s hosted by ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald.

Today’s guest is Kelly Gates, director of clinical advisory solutions at AMN Healthcare. A nurse by background, Kelly has spent most of her 30-year career as a consulting leader focused within the healthcare revenue cycle. Her experience includes case management, CDI, computer-assisted coding, and hospital denials. Her special interests are in strategic planning using data and technology for healthcare reform. Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in health administration from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].