Patty Christenson

Patty Christenson, MS, RHIA, CRCR, is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in health information management. Currently serving as the Sr. Director of Health Information Management at Ensemble Health Partners and ThedaCare since June 2020, Patty has held progressively responsible leadership roles, including Associate Vice President of Health Information Management at AMITA Health from March 1999 to February 2019, overseeing multi-facility HIM and coding teams. Additionally, Patty was an adjunct instructor at the College of DuPage, teaching ICD-10/ICD-9/CPT coding and medical terminology. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Roosevelt University, a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northern Illinois University, and an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information/Medical Records Technology from Oakton College.