October 02, 2023 – Chip Dalton has been named Chief Revenue Officer for the multi-hospital Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) system.

With over a decade of experience in the healthcare field, Dalton has worked with the financial aspects of healthcare along with patient access operations, and focusing on ensuring patients have the best experience from admission to discharge. He has worked with various healthcare settings such as hospitals, physician groups, skilled nursing facilities, and home health services. 

“We are excited to welcome Chip to ARH and the Revenue Cycle team as our Chief Revenue Officer,“ comments ARH Executive Vice President of Finance Operations Byron Gabbard. “In today’s complex operating environment, ensuring revenue integrity and appropriate reimbursement for services rendered is extremely challenging yet essential towards supporting our mission to provide value and high-quality healthcare for our patients in Central Appalachia. I am confident in the skills and experience that Chip brings with him to ARH and look forward to the continued advancement of our revenue cycle efforts under his leadership.”

Dalton’s enhanced skills in staffing analysis, vendor management, and contract negotiations will benefit him in his comprehensive new role. He will continue to build on the existing strong financial foundation of the ARH Healthcare System and strive to improve patient experience.

Dalton obtained his bachelor’s in health services and master’s degree in healthcare administration from Western Kentucky University. 

Dalton participates in several professional associations including the Healthcare Financial Management Association (Fellow) and the American Association of Professional Coders. He is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR), Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP), Certified Specialist & Payment Reimbursement (CSPR), and Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management (CSPPM).

Dalton expressed, “I am honored to join ARH and be a part of this outstanding organization. I look forward to working closely with the talented revenue cycle team across the system, improving cash collections, and establishing a seamless financial journey for the patients who enter our doors. I hope to guide processes across the revenue cycle continuum to improve sustainability and reach revenue goals in an ever-changing environment. I pride myself in being from southeastern Kentucky and look forward to serving the wonderful communities of Appalachia.”