Richard Yates

Richard Yates currently serves as Premier Customer Success Director at FinThrive, a position held since January 2024. Prior to this role, Richard spent seven years at Optum, where notable positions included Associate Vice President of Managed Provider Partnerships Technology Delivery and Senior Director of Revenue Cycle Management - Solutions Delivery. In these roles, Richard led the design and implementation of integrated technology solutions for onboarding new clients, focusing on enhancing revenue cycle management workflows and patient access capabilities. Previous experience includes leadership roles at HMS, MedAssets, and Accuro Healthcare Solutions, with a focus on payment integrity services and implementation consulting. Richard holds an M.B.A. and a B.S. in Marketing from Louisiana State University.