Carlous Ivey, MBA, MHA, CHFP

Carlous Ivey, MBA, MHA, CHFP has a diverse work experience in the financial and healthcare sectors. Carlous currently holds the position of Manager, Financial Consulting Services at Panacea Healthcare Solutions. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Pricing Analyst at Southwestern Health Resources, where they managed the analytics of assigned commercial payers and supported the execution of contracts.

Before that, Carlous worked at Centene Corporation in various roles. As a Contract Analyst III, they provided analytical support for network performance and contract modeling. Carlous also served as a Contract Analyst II, performing financial analyses and developing contracting action plans. Additionally, Carlous worked as a Business Analyst, supporting business initiatives through data analysis and identification of implementation barriers.

Earlier in their career, they gained experience as a Financial Analyst at WESCO Distribution, where they monitored past due invoices and conducted customer account reconciliations. Carlous also worked as an Accountant Coop at Dassault Falcon Jet, preparing and analyzing cost data for aircraft. Carlous began their career as a Financial Service Representative at Simmons Bank, processing loan and credit card payments and making cross sells to existing customers.

Overall, Carlous Ivey's work experience showcases their expertise in financial analysis, contract management, and healthcare consulting.

Carlous Ivey has a strong education background in business and healthcare administration. In 2010, they began their undergraduate studies at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where they earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Finance in 2014.

Following their undergraduate degree, Carlous pursued further education, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2015. This degree provided him with a well-rounded understanding of various business principles and strategies.

In 2017, Carlous enrolled in Walden University to pursue a Master of Healthcare Administration degree. Carlous completed the program in 2019, further enhancing their knowledge and skills in the healthcare industry.

In addition to their formal education, Carlous has obtained several certifications in the financial and healthcare management fields. Carlous became a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) in April 2021 through the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Recently, in August 2022, they also acquired the Certified Specialist Accounting Finance (CSAF) certification from HFMA, demonstrating their expertise in financial management within the healthcare context.

Overall, Carlous Ivey's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Finance), an MBA, and an MHA, accompanied by additional certifications in healthcare finance. This diverse educational foundation equips him with a comprehensive understanding of both business and healthcare administration, making him a qualified professional in their field.