Thomas J Barnes III

Tom Barnes is the VP of Payer Strategy and Revenue Cycle of Tia. Tom is an innovative and measured healthcare executive with experience from both the payer and provider sides of healthcare operations. Tom previously served as general manager and practice director for revenue cycle services at e4, and Vice President of Revenue Cycles at St. Joseph’s Health. His skills and expertise include negotiations, process improvement, business planning, managed care, health insurance, and revenue cycle. Tom utilizes Lean Management System (LMS) fundamentals, employs an authentic leadership style, and encourages cross-functional teams for innovative problem-solving and achieving business plan objectives. Tom leads Tia's payer strategy, negotiation, and revenue cycle-management across current and new markets. With more than 90 percent of Tia patients using health insurance for services, negotiating insurance contracts and reimbursement rates for in-person and virtual services at Tia is paramount to maintaining access for members.