Christopher G. Richards, RHIA, BA, BSHIM Named Senior Associate for Barry Libman Inc

BEDFORD, Mass. - Oct. 7, 2014 - PRLog -- Christopher G. Richards, RHIA, BA, BSHIM, a leading health care industry expert with 28 years of experience in the health care field, has been named as a Senior Associate at Barry Libman Inc., a nationally recognized medical record coding, audit, and educational provider.

Richards’ extensive resume includes leadership achievements, committee memberships, written publications, and a strong educational background. He is a four-time recipient of the QIO Peer Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievement, and in 2009 he won the MaHIMA Professional Achievement Award.

“Thus far in my career I have independently reviewed over50,000medical records for documentation appropriateness, coding accuracy, clinical reimbursement, and medical necessity,” said Richards.  “I look forward to the opportunity to apply this in-depth knowledge to the needs of healthcare institutions.  I am very pleased to join the team at Barry Libman Inc., given the firm’s long-standing commitment to accuracy and compliance in coding and audit services.”

Richards’ areas of expertise include health information administration, case management, quality improvement, hospital payment oversight, and documentation/education initiatives.

Barry Libman, President of Barry Libman Inc., welcomed Chris to the firm. “Chris Richards has a comprehensive understanding of the Federal Medicare program rules and regulations as well as extensive experience ensuring that clinical coding and DRG assignment result in accurate provider reimbursement. We look forward to applying his expertise as a former Medicare contractor to assist healthcare providers in better navigating a complex regulatory landscape.”

ABOUT BARRY LIBMAN INC.
Barry Libman Inc. provides medical record coding, audit, and educational services to the Health Information Management departments of healthcare institutions.  Barry Libman Inc. offers the right-mix of online and classroom education to ensure that the HIM professional is prepared to handle changes in the medical record coding systems and the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS.
http://www.barrylibmaninc.com

ABOUT LIBMAN EDUCATION
Libman Education Inc. is a leading provider of training for the health care workforce. Libman Education offers self-paced online courses designed and developed by leading industry experts in Health Information Management (HIM) and Medical Record Coding. Courseware is designed for individuals as well as health care providers and institutions, public and private workforce development training programs, and professional and volunteer associations interested in preparing their employees and members for the challenges facing the HIM workforce.
http://www.libmaneducation.com