Chicago-based Presence Health has appointed Ian Stewart as system vice president of revenue cycle, effective May 16.
Here are three things to know about Mr. Stewart.
1. He most recently was vice president of business systems, finance and operations with Downers Grove, Ill.-based Advocate Medical Group.
2. During his tenure with Advocate Medical Group, Mr. Stewart led a staff of 500, responsible for $1.3 billion in gross billing and $1.2 billion in total net revenue, including capitation; and more than $150 million in active accounts receivable, according to a news release. He also played a key role in reducing the number of days in accounts receivable while maximizing collections, and increased total collections per invoice, Presence officials said.
3. Mr. Stewart earned a master's degree in business administration in finance and marketing, and a bachelor's degree in accounting, both from Carbondale-based Southern Illinois University.
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