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AI in Action: Reducing Denials and Accelerating Reimbursement in Diagnostics
Artificial Intelligence is delivering real ROI in diagnostics—and Northwell Health Laboratories is leading the way. In this webinar, hosted by NYSCLA and XiFin, learn how AI-powered Exception Processing is streamlining claim management, reducing denials, and accelerating reimbursement. Hear strategic insights from subject matter experts and explore a real-world case study from Northwell Health that showcases how automation and intelligent workflows are driving measurable financial results.
Key Takeaways
- Understand how AI helps ensure cleaner claims from the start, reducing preventable errors that lead to denials.
- Discover practical applications of AI that improve efficiency, reduce denials, and accelerate reimbursement.
- Learn from Northwell Health Laboratories’ real-world experience with AI-powered Exception Processing and the measurable ROI it delivered.
- Explore what’s next for AI in diagnostics and revenue cycle management—and how to prepare your organization.
Speakers
Jane Pine Wood
President
New York State Clinical Laboratory Association, Inc.
Jane Pine Wood is a nationally recognized healthcare attorney and executive with nearly 40 years of experience advising laboratories, hospitals, health systems, and other providers on corporate, regulatory, reimbursement, and compliance matters. She is President of the New York State Clinical Laboratory Association and Of Counsel at McDonald Hopkins, LLC, and previously held senior leadership roles at BioReference Health, including Chief Legal Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Executive Committee member. A longtime partner at McDonald Hopkins before joining BioReference, Jane has built one of the nation’s largest laboratory and pathology client bases and continues to combine legal expertise with executive leadership to advance healthcare organizations.
Joseph Accurso
VP, Revenue Cycle
Northwell Health
Joe Accurso is a results-driven healthcare finance executive with expertise in revenue cycle management, reimbursement, and data analytics. As Vice President of Core Lab Revenue Cycle at Northwell Health, he oversees a $500 million regional laboratory, achieving a 70% increase in revenue and a 30% increase in patient collections. Joe has led process improvements that reduced medical necessity write-offs by 25%, enhanced workflow efficiency, and implemented real-time data solutions to optimize financial performance. He holds an MBA in Corporate Finance from Adelphi University and is an HFMA Certified Healthcare Financial Professional.
Jeff Carmichael
SVP, Engineering
XiFin, Inc.
Jeff’s engineering leadership spans more than 20 years and encompasses networking, security, and healthcare software and systems. He brings a career-long focus on data-driven insights and prediction through advanced data modeling across several industries. Prior to joining XiFin, Jeff led worldwide software development for the network and security division of LSI Corp. He has held senior-level leadership positions at several successful startups, and divisional leadership positions at Intel.
Clarisa Blattner
Sr. Director, Revenue and Payor Optimization
XiFin, Inc.
Clarisa Blattner is Senior Director of Revenue and Payor Optimization at XiFin, Inc., leading initiatives to improve reimbursement strategies and streamline revenue cycle operations for diagnostic laboratories, medical devices, and DME service providers. With over 25 years of experience, she drives payor engagement and policy development, focusing on prior authorization, coding standardization, and denial management. Clarisa previously managed outsourced billing operations for high-complexity labs nationwide, with expertise in molecular diagnostics, pathology, and genetic testing. She holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences from USC, a Certificate in Healthcare Strategy from Harvard, and certifications as a CCS and CPC.