LaTrecia Hale, MHA, is a seasoned Healthcare Strategist and Revenue Cycle expert with more than 25 years of experience transforming financial and operational performance across hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and multi-specialty medical groups. She specializes in end-to-end Revenue Cycle Management—including patient access, authorization management, clinical documentation, coding oversight, charge capture, claims processing, AR recovery, denial prevention, payer contracting, credentialing, revenue integrity, and utilization management.

LaTrecia has an exceptional track record in directing multimillion-dollar revenue streams, leading both domestic and offshore teams, and elevating staff performance through targeted training, mentoring, and workflow optimization. Her leadership has supported successful accreditation cycles (AAAHC, JCAHO) and delivered measurable financial outcomes, including a 90% increase in cash collections and the elimination of preventable denials.
In addition to her RCM expertise, she brings extensive experience in Disability Management, Case Management, and patient care planning—allowing her to create integrated, compliant systems that enhance outcomes, improve access, and optimize reimbursement.

LaTrecia holds a Master of Health Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, and an Associate of Arts Degree in Medical Billing and Medical Records, along with certifications as an Adult Residential Facility Administrator and Workers’ Compensation Claims Administrator.
As Founder of SMC, LaTrecia delivers strategic, data-driven solutions that empower healthcare organizations to maximize revenue, strengthen compliance, and operate at peak performance