All About Abby

1. Little-Known Facts

1.1. I adore interior design and if I had to choose a field other than healthcare, I would love to be an interior designer.

1.2. I love to write and have worked as a ghost writer as well as written 3 fiction novels (not published, yet).

1.3. I played tennis competitively for 11 years, and have played for 2 state championship titles.

2. Work-Life Balance

2.1. I really enjoy fitness and you can often find me running, doing light weight training, or pilates/yoga.

2.2. Cooking is one of my favorite stress relievers. Even living in the food haven of Charleston, South Carolina, I'd prefer to cook at home than go out to dinner.

2.3. I love to travel! I've traveled to 8 countries so far including Iceland, which tops the list as the most beautiful place I've visited.

3. Education

3.1. I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2014 where I received my BSPH in Health Policy and Management. (Go Heels!)

3.2. In 2016, I completed my Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification where I learned the ins and outs of employee benefits, compensation management, and retirement planning.

3.3. This is my first semester of the MS in Healthcare Management program at Carey, and I look forward to diving deeper into the diverse realm of healthcare.

4. Career

4.1. I began my career as a medical claims auditor for a large hospital. I interpreted managed care contracts to determine if hospital claims had been paid correctly per contract. If not, I wrote appeals and negotiated with insurance carriers on behalf of the hospital to collect payment.

4.2. I am currently a project manager within the analytics sector of a healthcare software company where I've worked to create healthcare analytics reporting software for 2.5 years.

4.3. In two weeks I will begin a new career as a healthcare economics consultant.