Dr. Ruthann Russo
Ruthann Russo, PhD, JD, MPH, RHIT, is an expert in health information management and policy. A presenter, teacher, and a self-described “serial entrepreneur,” she has more than 20 years of experience working in and advising healthcare organizations. Dr. Russo designed the revolutionary HealthMap™ program, created to empower healthcare consumers. A steadfast believer in improving the quality of healthcare, she has personally instructed over 3,000 physicians across the country including doctors at hospitals affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, University ofMaryland and Johns Hopkins University. She is the author of five books on how physicians should document in their patient’s medical records and how to make sure medical bills are correct.
Dr. Russo is a partner in the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based law firm of Russo & Russo and serves as a Managing Director with Navigant Consulting. A lifelong learner, passionate about the field of healthcare and about helping others, she is a graduate of Dickinson College, American University’s Washington College of Law, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School’s program in public health, and Touro University.
Ruthann and her husband, Joe, have been married for 25 years. Together, they have two children, Emmalea and John, and a Chihuahua named Lola. The family splits their time between homes and offices in both Center Valley, Pennsylvania and New York City. For more information visit www.RuthannRusso.com.
“Finally, for the average American, Ruthann Russo has provided a sane, sensible solution to personal healthcare. I highly recommend this book to healthcare consumers.”
—James J. Florio, Former Governor of New Jersey and U.S. Congressman More>>
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