Heather Richards

Heather Richards's Title

Heather Richards holds the pivotal role of Chief Revenue Optimization Officer at Atlas. As a transformational leader with over 20 years of experience, she spearheads the company's payor strategy and operations, alongside centralized Revenue Cycle Management services. Her focus lies in developing value-based arrangements and optimizing revenue through managed care contracts, delivering best-in-class revenue cycle outcomes.

Heather Richards's Experience

Heather Richards boasts a wealth of experience spanning over two decades in the healthcare industry. She has held executive leadership positions at prominent organizations such as Tenet Healthcare, United Surgical Partners International, Baylor, Scott & White, Source One Management, and MPOWERHealth. Her expertise covers strategy, business operations, and mergers and acquisitions, making her a seasoned expert in the field. Heather has played a crucial role in improving the performance of physician practices, ancillaries, and healthcare facilities.

Heather Richards's Achievements

Heather Richards is widely recognized as a leader in the healthcare industry and a champion of healthcare innovation. She has been instrumental in establishing a comprehensive Value-Based Healthcare business unit, which includes a multi-state musculoskeletal specialty Clinically Integrated Network (CIN), episodic care delivery and management services, physician practice optimization solutions, and GPO offerings. Her efforts have led to data-driven solutions that improve client engagement and revenue cycle results for over 250 facilities.

Heather Richards's Education and Expertise

Heather Richards holds a master’s degree in business administration, magna cum laude, and a Bachelor of Science in accounting, magna cum laude, from Husson University in Bangor, ME. Her deep expertise in strategy, business operations, and value-based healthcare arrangements has solidified her reputation as an industry leader. Heather’s academic background complements her extensive professional experience, enabling her to effectively lead and innovate within the healthcare sector.