MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The SSI Group (SSI), a leading provider of revenue cycle, claims management and analytics solutions for the provider and payer markets, names Jay Colfer as their new Chief Operating Officer (COO). His new role will include responsibility for overall client experience including strategy, implementation, support and professional services.
Colfer returns to SSI after serving in the capacity of Chief Growth Officer for the company from 2015 to 2017, with responsibility over sales, marketing and product management. During his previous tenure with the organization, he increased sales and played an integral role in product development. In his time away from the company, Colfer served as Chief Revenue Officer for Accela and Interim Chief Executive Officer for Acorn Credentialing Solutions.
"I am thrilled to return to SSI specifically to work directly with our clients and our many associates who serve them," said Colfer. “While my familiarity with the company is certainly a strength, I am eager to bring new energy to the position and lend my skills to help the organization continue to stand out as a people-first entity.”
Colfer brings over 25 years of healthcare information technology experience to SSI. In addition to his previous positions with SSI, Accela and Acorn Credentialing Solutions, Colfer has held executive sales roles at Surgical Information Systems, Eclipsys (now Allscripts) and McKesson. Colfer graduated from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, Calif. with a degree in Health Services Administration.
Said Jimmy Lyons, SSI President and Chief Executive Officer, “Jay is a talented and trusted leader and we are pleased to welcome him back to the SSI family. I have full confidence that he will play an integral role in helping us achieve our service and solution objectives for the coming year.”
About SSI:
The SSI Group (SSI) is a leader in healthcare financial performance solutions. We partner with health systems and health plans to optimize revenue, reduce cost and increase visibility into enterprise operations. Our comprehensive, people-first and proven revenue cycle, claims management and analytics solutions provide clients with the foundation necessary for financial health while allowing them the flexibility to adapt to industry changes and requirements. We work closely with clients to establish benchmarks and goals based on industry standards as well as organizational goals, and verify performance through targeted KPIs. For more information, visit www.thessigroup.com.
