Desiree Abrams

Desiree Abrams, MBA, CCA, LSSYB, currently serves as a Medical Systems Specialist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where responsibilities include coordinating morbidity classification and enhancing coding processes. Prior experience includes leadership roles at Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital, first as Interim HIM Director and Facility Privacy and Compliance Officer, followed by HIM Manager and HIM Specialist II, all focusing on health information management, patient record security, and compliance. Additional experience includes project coordination at BioClinica, where Desiree managed multi-million-dollar pharmaceutical projects, and office management at Somerset Piscataway OBGYN Group. Desiree holds a Master of Business Administration, a Medical Coding Specialist certification, a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration, and an Associate's degree in Health Care Administration/Medical Records.