Kristi Hoagland

Kristi Hoagland is an experienced professional with a robust background in operational excellence and patient financial services. Currently serving as the Director of Operational Excellence for Snohomish County, WA, since August 2017, Kristi previously held multiple managerial roles at Virginia Mason Medical Center from May 1996 to July 2015. This included overseeing the Patient Financial Services department as a Revenue Stream Manager, where responsibilities encompassed hospital admissions, authorizations, and financial navigation, while leading a team to enhance performance and implement efficiency gains through lean methodology. Kristi also acted as Revenue Billing System Manager, Billing Supervisor, and Systems Analyst Programmer, showcasing expertise in billing processes, compliance, and financial systems management.