Valerie Aiello

Valerie Aiello has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Valerie currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at HQSI (Healthcare Quality Strategies, Inc), a position they have held since October 2022. Prior to this role, Valerie worked at HQSI as the Vice President of Healthcare from January 2019 to September 2022. During this time, they played a key role in integrating Veritas Medical Review Services, LLC into HQSI's operations, expanding their services to include healthcare audits.

Before joining HQSI, Valerie worked at Veritas, LLC, starting in 2010. Valerie held the position of Vice President of Healthcare from January 2016 to December 2018 and served as the Clinical Services Director from May 2010 to January 2016. At Veritas, Valerie contributed to the development of integrated delivery systems that aimed to improve healthcare outcomes and maximize operational efficiency.

Valerie's earlier professional experience includes working at the Federal Hearings and Appeals Services, Inc. as a Medicare Hearing Officer/Reconsideration Professional, Administrative Law Judge, and Paralegal Assistant. Valerie held this role from November 1996 to May 2010, conducting Medicare fair hearings and making determinations based on applicable guidelines and regulations.

Valerie has also worked as an Independent Consultant at KVS Consulting Services, Inc. from August 2005 to September 2008, and as a Paralegal at Hourigan, Kluger, & Quinn, P.C. from August 1991 to October 1996.

Valerie Aiello has a diverse education history. Valerie completed their Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Philosophy and a minor in International Relations/Social Work from Duquesne University in the years 1984 to 1988. Additionally, during their time at Duquesne, they obtained a Paralegal Institute Certification. In 1999 to 2001, Valerie attended Luzerne County Community College, where they earned an Associates Degree in Science/Nursing. Most recently, from 2014 to 2016, they pursued a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Health Informatics from Misericordia University. Valerie's additional certifications include CPC and CPC-H from the AAPC, although the specific obtained month and year for these certifications are not provided.