KATHY DICENZO -- DETROIT/TRI-COUNTY CO-CHAIR
Kathy Di Cenzo is a co-owner of Professional Practice Resources, Inc., a medical billing company. Kathy's firm got its start doing mental health billing. As the company expanded to other specialties, she felt the need to network with other billers. She attended one of the Flint MMBA meetings and realized the potential of this unique organization. Kathy sought approval from the MMBA founders to start a Detroit chapter and 14 years later, she and co-chair Edris Thornton are still hosting members three times a year at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Warren! Kathy hopes that the Detroit seminars provide insight to insurance regulations, growth in billing knowledge, and camaraderie with fellow billers. “We're all in this together, so we might as well have fun with each other while we're figuring it all out!”
EDRIS THORNTON -- DETROIT/TRI-COUNTY CO-CHAIR
Edris Thornton is the owner of Thornton Consulting Group, Inc. a consulting and medical billing company. Prior to starting her company she was the Billing Manager for Comprehensive Family Medical Center, P.C. in Redford Township. While there she met Kathy Dicenzo and was introduced to the MMBA. After talking to Kathy and discussing the need to bring on more speakers she started making calls to the insurance representatives in her area. This started her role as the Detroit Co-Chair and she is still there today hosting meetings with Kathy. Their hope is to broaden the exposure to the MMBA, continue to get the word out to billers in the area and keep the group going strong during a time when we need it most.
LUANN JENKINS -- FLINT/GENESSEE CO-CHAIR
LuAnn Jenkins,CPC is the president/owner of MedTrust LLC, a consulting and medical billing firm located in Lapeer, Michigan. With over 24 years in the coding and reimbursement field, LuAnn provides audits, training and manages medical billing accounts for multiple specialties including physical therapy, cardiology, chiropractic, and family practice. She has a background in surgical specialties including neurosurgery, plastic/reconstructive and orthopedics. She is a speaker on coding and reimbursement issues as well as a contracted consultant for the Michigan State Medical Society. LuAnn is a member of Medicare’s Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group, American Academy of Professional coders, and the Vice President and Genesee County Co-Chair for the MMBA.
SHELLY MARTIN -- LANSING CO-CHAIR
Shelley Martin is the Billing Supervisor and desk top support specialist for Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants. Previously, she held the position of secretary for MMBA. After a brief leave, Shelley has returned as the Lansing co-chair. She has been doing billing for fifteen years. “MMBA is a great resource for Billers of all Specialties”.
AMY SLOAN -- LANSING CO-CHAIR
Amy Sloan has been with Pulmonary and Critical Care Consultants PLLC for over seven years. As well as working for Pulmonary, Amy is also a small business owner. She has an Associate degree in the Arts of Business and is currently in college achieving her Bachelors in Business Management. She made a recent move from a position as an Administrative Assistant to Billing Specialist. While working for Pulmonary, Amy discovered the MMBA through her boss and coworkers and was encouraged to attend the meetings. “After just a few meetings it became quite clear how important the MMBA is to billers and office staff alike.” Amy is the Co-Chair for the Lansing Chapter.
AMANDA YARBROUGH -- GRAND RAPIDS CO-CHAIR
Amanda Yarbrough, CPC is a medical biller for Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan in Grand Rapids. Prior to this, she worked for Medical Management Specialists in the accounts receivable department. Amanda graduated from Davenport University’s Billing and coding program. She currently has three years of experience in the medical insurance field. Amanda is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders. As of January 2009, she will serve as co-chair for the Grand Rapids chapter for MMBA. “MMBA is a wonderful resource to stay educated on the ever-changing medical insurance world.”
JULIE ZUIDEMA -- GRAND RAPIDS CO-CHAIR
Julie Zuidema, CPC is the billing manager for Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan in Grand Rapids. Julie has over 10 years experience in the medical billing industry, including previous employment with Medical Management Specialists and Lakewood Family Medicine. She is a graduate of Ross Medical Education Center with a degree as a medical assistant. Julie’s background specializes in coding and accounts receivable for orthopaedic physicianS, PM&R physicians, physical therapy, orthotics and prosthetics, emergency physicians, and family practice. She is also experienced in auditing, training, and provider education. Julie has been a member of MMBA for one year and begins as Grand Rapids Co-Chair in May 2009. Julie is a current member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and a previous board member of West Michigan Medical Billers.
THERESA KING-- SAGINAW CO-CHAIR
Theresa King is employed with CBIZ MMP as an Operations Manager. Theresa is also a member of the MMGMA, Radiology Business Managers Association, Medicare’s Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group, and the Genesee County Prompt Pay Task Force. She takes every opportunity available to voice the concerns of MMBA members to these associations. “MMBA meetings are a fun way for me to stay on top of current billing issues. They are a great place to share ideas and strategies for dealing with the complexities of billing.”
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