Chris Braun

Chris Braun has a extensive work history, with experience in healthcare industry roles such as Vice President HIM, Coding, CDI, and Provider Education at Tower Health, Treasurer Board of Directors at OutHealth, and Director, Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) at R1 RCM. Chris has also held positions at Quorum Health as Director, Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) and CDI Quality and Education Manager, as well as Manager of Clinical Documentation Improvement at Vista Health System. Prior to working in the healthcare industry, Chris was a Clinical Documentation Specialist at MedPartners and University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Additionally, Chris has had involvement in the Truman National Security Project as a Partner and at the California Democratic Party as an Executive Board Representative-41st Assembly District.

Chris Braun's education history includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Medical Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, obtained between 1994 and 1998. Afterwards, Chris pursued a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University, completed between 1998 and 2001. Chris also attended Waunakee High School, although the specific dates of attendance are not provided. Additionally, Chris holds various certifications including Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) obtained in 2016, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) obtained in 2019, and Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist - Outpatient (CCDS-O) obtained in 2020. Most recently, Chris obtained the HFMA's Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) certification, although the exact year is not mentioned.