KISx Card

TJ created KISx Card in August of 2016, based upon his experience in the brokerage and TPA world in helping self-funded employers control claims cost for over 9 years.  It all started with one orthopedic outpatient surgery practice in Central PA that wanted to deliver bundled transparent pricing to local employers.  Since that time, TJ has worked with many great partners to pull together one of the nations largest direct contracting surgery and imaging network.  TJ consistently focuses on areas to continue expanding KISx Card's offerings and making direct contracting a mainstream option for all self-funded employers in the US.

Education:

• TJ graduated from Rider University with a degree in Business Administration – Entrepreneurial Studies

Brian is a recent addition to the KISx Card team coming on board to help with development and implementation of KISx Cards newest product, KIS Imaging. Brian spent the last 1 ½ years with One Call as their Senior National Accounts Manager overseeing their Group Health diagnostic imaging program. With KISx Cards recent partnership with One Call to take over the imaging program, Brian was brought on to help oversee a successful coordination of the transition. Brian's main focus will be with client relations, as well as assist, with the overall operation and evolution of KIS Imaging.

Previous to his current role, Brian spent 19 years in management.

Education:

• North Hunterdon Regional High School - Annandale, NJ
• Montclair State University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Lucy joined the KIS Imaging family in June 2020.  She comes to us from One Call, where she most currently worked as an Implementation Manager for their Diagnostic Group Health line of business.  She was with One Call for 17 years in many different positions ranging from Scheduler, Team Leader, Customer Service Representative, and Implementation Manager.  Prior to One Call she worked for Minolta Business Systems as a Customer Service Representative.  Lucy thrives on ensuring the customer receives the best service possible throughout the implementation process and if any issues arrive after a customer comes on board.

Education:

• 1990 graduate of Parsippany High School, Parsippany, NJ
• 1994 graduate of Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA B.S. in Elementary/Early Childhood Education

Whitney joined the KISx family in October of 2017 to lead our KISx Card program's nurse concierge department. She offers 15 years of diverse experience as a Registered Nurse. She spent the first 8 years of her career working in the hospital setting with special interest in the Orthopedic, Cardiac, Neurological, and Trauma Surgical specialties. For the last 7 years, Whitney has applied her nursing knowledge and experience while helping patients as a Case Manager, as well as doing Utilization Review.

As the program leader of the Keep It Simple (KISx) Card Program, Whitney engages members who need elective surgeries and procedures. Her role includes the scheduling and coordinating of these procedures, as well as patient education throughout the pre- and post-operative process. Her role is vital in making sure our members get the necessary health care they need, while providing the employers with cost effective health care claims, and ultimately rounding out the continuum of care. In her free time, Whitney enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband TJ and 2 kids.

Education:

• Graduated in 2003 from York College of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Alyssa joined the KISx Card family in March 2019, working alongside Whitney as an RN Case Manager for The KISx Card Program. With 10+ years as a Registered Nurse, her primary background was in Emergency Medicine 4 years and Case Management for 6 years. As an RN Case Manager for the KISx Card, her primary role is to work directly with participants to coordinate care for those needing elective surgeries to ensure high quality patient focused care in scheduling, pre and post-operative follow up.

Education:

• James Madison University, BA Communication
• Reading Hospital School of Health Science, Registered Nurse
• University of Phoenix, Masters of Science in Nursing

Mike comes to the KISx family with over 11 years in Leadership. In his previous positions, Mike has enjoyed building positive relationships with coworkers and customers alike and thrives on problem solving and business development. Mike has three amazing children and celebrated 15 years of marriage in September of 2020 with his wife, Bridget. Some of Mike’s favorite activities outside of the professional realm are spending time with his family, coaching sports, and working out.

Diane is our most recent addition to the KISx card family. She joined the family in June 2020. As a claim's processor for the KISx Card she will be processing the medical and imaging claims. She brings over 30 years of claims experience working at a multi provider dental office. There she was responsible for accuracy of all submissions of insurance claims. All claims were filed electronically, and she was responsible for the research to help resolve the claims that were rejected or denied coverage. These great skills will ensure accuracy and exceeding customer service for our program.

Geoff comes to the KISx card family after a 29 year career with The Guardian Life Insurance Company. Throughout his career Geoff worked extensively with brokers in the employee benefits sector consulting with employers on their benefits portfolio. As Vice President of sales, Geoff will be responsible for building strategic partnerships and growing the number of covered lives in the KISx Card program.

Christine recently joined the KISx card team in December 2020 as the surgical claims processor. She brings with her over 30 years of medical billing experience in fields such as cardiology, neurology, physical therapy, oral surgery, hospital, and ambulance billing. Christine has worked as a medical claims specialist doing everything from credentialing, data entry, billing, payments, follow up, aging, and collections. All of which will be a benefit to ensure accuracy and efficiency for the KISx card program.

In her free time, Christine enjoys spending time with her husband, Gary, of 31+ years and enjoying the outdoors with her new rescue dog.

Adam joined the KISx Card family in November 2020, working alongside Whitney and Alyssa as an RN Case Manager for The KISx Card Program. Adam’s primary background as an RN has been in Emergency Medicine for 5 years with one year in case management prior to joining the KISx Card team. As an RN Case Manager for the KISx Card, his primary role is to coordinate the care of those needing elective surgeries and to provide post-operative follow up support. Adam entered the nursing profession after serving in the United States Marine Corps and subsequent career in Civil Aviation.

Education:

• Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences – RN 2015

Caitie joined the KISx family in April 2021, working alongside Whitney, Adam, and Alyssa as Nurse Coordinator. She brings 11+ years of experience working in various clinical positions throughout the Philadelphia & Central PA region. Her primary role will be to work directly with patients to coordinate care for those needing imaging services. In her free time, Caitie enjoys spending time with her dog, Peep, gardening, and reading Stephen King novels.

Karin joins KISx Card after recently moving back to PA from FL after almost 9 years in the sunny state. She brings 20 years of experience as an accomplished sales, service, and benefits professional. She has worked extensively throughout her career with brokers, carriers and most recently in Florida with the government sector, managing the benefits for over 1,000 employees and 600 retirees at the City of Sunrise. As an Executive Client Manager with KISx Card, she will be responsible for the implementation of the KISx Card program to ensure a smooth, seamless transition and to assist producers and groups gain the maximum benefits through education and overall support.

Education:

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA

Krystina (Nina) is the newest member to our Nurse Case Manager team at KISx Card. She offers a little over 13 years of diverse experience as a Registered Nurse. She spent the first 9 years of her career working in the hospital setting. For the last 4 years, Nina has applied her nursing knowledge and experience working as a Case Manager and as well as doing Utilization Management.

As an RN Case Manager for the KISx Card, her role includes the scheduling and coordinating of procedures, as well as patient education throughout the pre- and post-operative process. When not working, Nina enjoys going to the gym, spending time with her friends and family.

Education:

• Associates of Science in Nursing, HACC, Harrisburg, PA