Sumit Lala

Sumit Lala is a highly motivated health professional currently serving as the Service Area Director for Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) at Optum. With extensive experience in CDI programs, healthcare reimbursement, and DRG optimization, Sumit has held various roles, including Project Manager at Prime Healthcare and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist at Valley Children's Hospital. They have a strong educational background, including a Master of Public Health from Idaho State University and various certifications such as Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). Passionate about healthcare quality improvement, Sumit exemplifies a detail-oriented approach combined with excellent organizational and communication skills.