Our Executive Team

 

Dedicated to providing superior services MedData has assembled an Executive Team that brings an expansive knowledge base and commitment to client satisfaction.


 

"Prior to joining MedData in September of 2007, Doug spent his 25 year career in the technology, software, and services businesses with his most recent 15 years focused in executive leadership for companies providing billing, collections, and customer care.

He has been the President of the Electronic Commerce Division and Senior Vice President of Customer Operations / Sales of DST Output (OTS), a public company providing paper and electronic bill statement outsourcing for over 150 million bills and statements per month; Chairman, CEO and President of Avolent, Inc., a private company providing enterprise software solutions for electronic bill presentment and payment and interactive customer care; President and COO of NWP Services, a private Billing Services Company; and Chairman and CEO of Open-c Solutions, a billing and customer care services company. In addition to these formal positions Doug has provided executive consulting and leadership for several of the premier billing and collections companies in the United States.

Doug is a graduate of Harvard University.

 

 

Ann Barnes initially joined MedData as Vice President of Client Services in November 2008. Her expertise in integrating client services in a myriad of industries was recognized, and she was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in August 2009. Her dynamic career spans more than 21 years in sales, client services, operations and marketing in both startup and mature companies. Her keen ability to integrate large teams has fueled her success in driving revenue, operational excellence and geographic growth throughout the country.

Most recently Ms. Barnes was the Executive Vice President for the student loan division of Wachovia. Prior to that, she led a national sales force for New Horizons Computer Learning, the world’s largest computer training company, which resulted in increased revenue in the first 18 months from $12 million to $44 million. Previously, Ms. Barnes held leadership roles with Avolent, an enterprise software solution for electronic bill payments. She began her career with Xerox Corporation in the mid 1980s, where she was progressively promoted through the central and western regions until the time of her departure as the Vice President, General Market Operations, Western Region in December 2000. Ms. Barnes is a graduate of the University of the Pacific.

 

 

David was appointed CFO of MedData in March 2008. David’s career includes more than 15 years of health care industry experience, and over 20 years of senior level financial management. As a senior financial executive, David has expertise integrating information technology with innovative business strategies, building successful organizations, financial control and business process improvement. His career is characterized by a high level of success in managing new ventures, post-acquisition integration and rapid change and sales growth management

David came to MedData from U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group, a California-based company that specialized in the delivery of workers comp and emergency medicine. Serving as Senior Vice President and CFO; David was a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team.

Before U.S. HealthWorks, David spent nine years at Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest HMO, where he served as National Vice President of Patient Billing Services and Controller of the California Division.

David is a registered Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of Ohio State University.

 

 

Joe began his career as a Certified Public Accountant with Arthur Young & Company. He served as a Manager in their Pittsburgh and National Offices before moving into banking and investment banking. He joined Anthem, Inc. in 1993 to help in their diversification plans, where he founded and managed one of the larger medical coding and billing companies in the industry. With several partners, he left Anthem to acquire and manage Summit Health Care Services and nurtured it into one of the premier industry participants focused solely on Emergency Medicine. When Summit was sold to MedData, Joe became the National Director of Sales & Marketing. He is a graduate of The George Washington University in Washington, DC.

 

 

Matt Hartzler joined MedData in November of 2009. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the company with his varied experiences in healthcare revenue cycle management. Over his 17 years of healthcare experience, Matt has primarily focused his career on operations, business process management, automation of the revenue cycle management process and strategic planning.

Most recently, Mr. Hartzler lead the project for a Colorado hospital in building a state of the art emergency department. In addition to his revenue cycle and operations background, this emergency department experience has allowed him an understanding of the workflow and the provision of emergency medicine. His previous positions within the industry include Vice President of Strategic Planning and Physician Services at Longmont United Hospital, Vice President of Operations for Integrated Financial Systems and Director of Revenue Services for Exempla Healthcare.

Mr. Hartzler holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Management, a Masters of Business Administration and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

 

 

Dr. Hal Watz is on the executive committee of MedData and serves as Chief Medical Officer. Since 1987 he led the billing, coding, and collection operations for Peak Emergency Medical Billing (PEAK) where he grew the business to be one of the premier billing companies in the Southwest United States. When PEAK was purchased by MedData in May of 2008 Dr. Watz joined MedData. He is also the president and a practicing emergency medicine physician for Front Range Emergency Specialists. Dr. Watz utilizes his unique experience in both medicine and billing management to provide strategic direction for the company as well as drive tactical programs to optimize receipts and provide critical reporting and practice management information for our clients.

 

 

Amy has over 10 years experience in Human Resources management in a variety of industries, including software, telecommunications, finance and healthcare. Her specialties include designing, developing, implementing and managing a variety of compensation tools (short- and long-term incentives, stock options, restricted stock, etc.), job evaluation, compensation administration, performance management, and employee benefits.

Amy is certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) through the Human Resources Certification Institution (HRCI) and is a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) through World at Work Society of Certified Professionals. Amy is an active member of the Lake Washington Chapter of the National Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).

 

 

Sue Chilson is responsible for day-to-day operations and the strategic vision of MedData’s Information Technology group. The technology team is committed to building and enhancing a world class information delivery architecture that proactively meets client needs and promotes the achievement of MedData’s strategic goals.

Sue has over 20 years of management experience in the fields of health care and banking, and has specialized in technical management for over 15 years. Sue’s past positions include Vice President and Senior Technology Manager, Global Corporate Systems, Bank of America, and IT Manager of Government Systems, Premera Blue Cross. Additionally, she has an extensive project management background directing medium to large technical efforts such as software conversions and system implementations.

Sue is a graduate of the University of Montana and has received the Advanced Project Management Certification (APMC) from the Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading not-for-profit professional association for project management


 

 

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