Allan P. DeKaye, MBA, FHFMA

Allan P. DeKaye, MBA, FHFMA, has over 35 years of experience in the healthcare field.  He is President and CEO of DEKAYE Consulting, Inc., a national firm specializing in Accounts Receivables Management and Medical Records Coding.  Mr. DeKaye has an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Baruch College of the City University of New York.  He has taught at the graduate level, and currently serves on the editorial advisory boards of several industry publications.  He is a Fellow in HFMA, and has received several of their merit awards, including its Medal of Honor.  He also holds membership in the American Collectors International organization.

Mr. DeKaye is a recognized industry leader in revenue cycle management.  He is author of the well-respected text, The Patient Accounts Management Handbook.   He has also published numerous journal articles, and is an often quoted revenue cycle subject matter expert.  He is also the creator of PFS Power Rankings(sm), a national benchmarking system for hospital Patient Financial Services (PFS) departments.  Mr. DeKaye's Emphasis on Education(sm) and related programs have been attended by over 6,000 participants.  He has spoken at national, regional and local healthcare associations and provider organizations.  His firm hosts the PAMLIST (Patient Accounts Management Listserve), an Internet discussion group on revenue cycle issues.  His firm also maintains strategic alliances with data, decision support and technology companies.