Suzanne Lestina FHFMA, CPC

Suzanne K. Lestina, FHFMA, CPC, Vice President, Revenue Cycle Innovation, AvadyneHealth In this role, Suzanne works on executing strategies that will lead the industry in next-generation revenue cycle concepts. In addition, leveraging innovative tools and technology Suzanne will help customers implement change that will transform their revenue cycles and help them achieve positive outcomes. Prior to joining AvadyneHealth, Suzanne was HFMA’s director of revenue cycle MAP where she served as the technical expert and consultant for HFMA’s MAP product line(s) and served in an advisory capacity regarding the technical aspects of revenue cycle performance improvement. Suzanne has extensive revenue cycle experience, including revenue cycle consulting and hospital revenue cycle leadership roles in the Chicago area. Background and Affiliations Suzanne holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Concordia College. She is a past president of the 1st Illinois Chapter of HFMA and speaks frequently to HFMA chapters, healthcare providers, state hospital associations, and other professional organizations.