Verem Akem (Mbbs

Verem Akem (MBBS, MPH, CDIP, CCS) is a seasoned healthcare professional specializing in quality assurance, data management, and clinical documentation. Currently serving as a Quality Assurance Specialist at Accuity since December 2019, Verem conducts inpatient coding QA reviews, validates findings, and generates query requests based on discrepancies in medical records. Previously, Verem held various roles at Prime Healthcare, culminating as Data Quality Manager, where responsibilities included reviewing denied accounts, managing outpatient coding operations, and conducting audits. Verem's career also includes experience as a Clinical Documentation Specialist, Graduate Teaching Assistant, and Public Health Intern, alongside clinical roles in both military and civilian healthcare settings. Verem holds a Master's degree in Public Health from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and a Bachelor's degree in Medicine from Ahmadu Bello University.