Workgroup Chair Spotlight: Derrick Walker

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What’s your current job role, and how long have you been in this position?

I’m the senior vice president and executive director of Hospital Revenue Cycle for UAB Health System. I’ve been in this role for 24 months, coming over from PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Can you briefly describe the goals and tasks of your Epic Workgroup?

To optimize efficiencies while improving financial performance

What’s one accomplishment that you are especially proud of?

Sustained financial performance, with year-over-year improvement

Before your current role, what was your most unusual or interesting job?

My first job out of college over 25 years ago was working for Gallo Winery. I was an area sales consultant covering Ft. Lauderdale to Miami Beach.

Why are you excited about our Epic Journey?

The ability to bring the entire health system onto one integrated platform

What’s the next place on your travel bucket list?

Italy

What do you do on a typical day off?

Fishing

What’s your favorite quote to live by?

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” –Vivian Greene, author and motivational speaker

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