Full Name
Jennifer Ikard
Credentials
RHIT
Company
Advocate Health
Job Title
Associate Director
Speaker Bio
Jennifer Ikard, RHIT has excelled in various roles, starting in coding and advancing through Health Information Management (HIM), Information Services (IS), and Medical Staff Services. A University of Cincinnati graduate, Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in health information management, which has supported a robust healthcare career.
In her current role as Associate Director of Identity Management, a part of Health Information Management Operations, Jennifer oversees 2 Regional Managers and 40 frontline teammates across the Midwest and Southeast. This team covers 6 states, totaling 67 acute facilities and managing a Master Patient Index (MPI) of 22 million plus patients. She leverages her extensive knowledge to ensure the accuracy and security of health information. Recognized for a commitment to excellence, Jennifer is a key contributor to Atrium Health, now a part of Advocate Health, and a respected professional in the field.
In her current role as Associate Director of Identity Management, a part of Health Information Management Operations, Jennifer oversees 2 Regional Managers and 40 frontline teammates across the Midwest and Southeast. This team covers 6 states, totaling 67 acute facilities and managing a Master Patient Index (MPI) of 22 million plus patients. She leverages her extensive knowledge to ensure the accuracy and security of health information. Recognized for a commitment to excellence, Jennifer is a key contributor to Atrium Health, now a part of Advocate Health, and a respected professional in the field.
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