Dr. Lisa Daniel, PhD: A Prominent Academic Leader in Healthcare

(Dr. Naeem Ul Hassan)

Numerous female healthcare academic leaders have made significant contributions to improving healthcare quality, fostering innovation, and preparing the next generation of professionals to tackle modern challenges like digital transformation and the burden of complex, chronic disorders. One such example is Dr. Lisa Daniel, a well-known academic and corporate leader in the healthcare sector in Metropolitan Detroit.

Dr. Lisa has equipped numerous professionals with the tools they need to make substantial contributions to the healthcare industry. She has been instrumental in bridging the gap between patient care, educational theory, and clinical research.

Health Science & Allied Health Professor

Dr. Lisa is a professor of Health Science & Allied Health at multiple higher education institutions, including Henry Ford College. In this role, she instructs prospective healthcare students in Healthcare Administration, Finance, Health Information Management, Operational Management, and Reimbursement Methodologies using all three forms of instruction (in-person, hybrid, and remote). She has extensive experience in curriculum development, test development, course design, academic assessment, and test development aligned with accreditation and workforce standards.

RCM Director at Trinity Health

Dr. Lisa is the RCM Director at Trinity Health. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the financial operations and revenue management processes within healthcare organizations. Her role involves strategic planning, operational management, and continuous improvement of revenue cycle activities to ensure financial stability and enhance patient care services. She has extensive experience with the EPIC electronic health record (EHR) system and leads initiatives that integrate technology with revenue cycle operations to boost efficiency.

Academic Background

Dr. Lisa’s strong academic background has contributed much to her outstanding career success. She earned a master’s degree in science in Administration (MHSA) from Central Michigan University and a PhD in Human Services with a specialization in Health Care Administration from Capella University. She holds several certifications, including Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) and Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR).

Dr. Lisa has over 3 decades of experience in healthcare revenue cycle management, administrative leadership, and business operations. She actively serves on various advisory boards, contributing leadership and strategic guidance. Through her healthcare consulting firm, which she managed for over five years, she provided practical, results-driven business operations support to numerous healthcare organizations of all sizes (large systems to smaller providers).

It would be hard to include all of Dr. Lisa’s contributions to the healthcare sector. It would not be inaccurate to argue that she has emerged as one of the leading academic and business leaders in the healthcare sector.

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