Chiquita Brake

Chiquita Brake is a healthcare policy professional with specialized expertise in maternal and child health improvement and Health Information Management. Currently serving as the Billing and Coding Manager at the Centering Healthcare Institute since January 2022, Chiquita has spearheaded policy initiatives across various states including Arizona, North Carolina, Michigan, and Maryland. Previous roles include Revenue Integrity Coordinator at UNC Health Johnston, FWA Clinical Investigator at Optum, and Billing and Coding Manager at Direct Coding and Billing Solutions. Chiquita's extensive experience encompasses auditing, coding, billing, and healthcare education, with significant contributions to medical coding training at institutions such as Nash Community College and Edgecombe Community College. Education includes a degree in Health Information Technology from Edgecombe Community College and ongoing studies at Western Governors University.