Melissa Hoople

Melissa Hoople has a strong background in policy analysis and operations management. Melissa currently works as a Policy Analyst at Vālenz Assurance since June 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Operations at Yost Labs from September 2016, where they were responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's operational policies and objectives. Melissa also has experience in business development and healthcare product account management, having worked as a Business Development Director at Zebu Compliance (formerly YEI Healthcare) and a Healthcare Product Account Manager at the same company. Additionally, they served as the Vice President of the AAPC - Local Chapter in Portsmouth, OH from January 2013 to January 2015. Melissa Hoople has a diverse skill set and experience in various sectors such as policy analysis, operations management, business development, and healthcare.

Melissa Hoople obtained a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences in conjunction with Adolescent to Young Adult Integrated Social from Shawnee State University. Melissa attended Shawnee State University from 2002 to 2007. In 2007, Melissa completed the AAPC Independent CPC Study Program and obtained a certification as a Certified Professional Coder.

Melissa has also obtained several additional certifications. In May 2007, they received a certification in Diagnosis Coding Using the ICD-9 CM from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In March 2012, they obtained a certification in Avoiding Medicare Fraud and Abuse: A Roadmap for Physicians from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. In 2014, Melissa obtained certifications in Interprofessional Healthcare Informatics and Energy, the Environment, and Our Future from Coursera. Melissa also holds a certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC, although the specific date of obtaining this certification is not provided.