At VBRCM, we build lasting bonds with every client through unwavering reliability, crystal-clear communication, and an unshakable focus on your needs above all else.
Our dedication to being a trusted partner means every move we make, every strategy we propose, is all about putting your interests first.
We see beyond the numbers and charts—we see the people and stories behind them, approaching each interaction with genuine care and understanding. Because, at the end of the day, healthcare’s not just about policies and procedures—it’s about real lives. By putting ourselves in the shoes of providers and patients alike, we foster a supportive environment that elevates the healthcare experience.
In this rapidly changing healthcare landscape, staying still is not an option. We are always evolving for you, with a never-ending quest to enhance our services and processes. By thoughtfully embracing change and innovation, we continuously tweak our tactics to deliver superior financial outcomes and operational efficiency that boost your bottom line.
These are more than just words to us—they’re the heartbeat of the VBRCM brand, pulsing through our intimate, smaller practices to sprawling healthcare organizations.
Our leadership team brings 20 decades of experience, ensuring an extensive knowledge base that drives best practices and shapes new standards within RCM. We’re forever learners on a quest to stay sharp, always utilizing new ideas that can help our clients thrive.
PRESIDENT & CEO
Dave Worachek founded Value-Based RCM, recognizing a significant need in the marketplace for a revenue cycle outsourcer that values the entire continuum of services, patients, providers, and facilities.
Dave’s focus throughout his career has been operational and financial excellence. A never-ending focus on results has driven exceptional client results and client retention. In addition, financial performance has resulted in nearly $800 million in exit value from his various companies.
Dave has spent nearly 20 years in revenue solutions companies, most recently as the Division President of Revenue Cycle Solutions for Bolder Healthcare Solutions/Cognizant. Before that role, Dave was instrumental in the leadership of Springfield Service Corporation/SPI Healthcare in creating what has now become the physician revenue cycle division of Conifer.
Dave holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He is active in various charitable pursuits, including Comfort Fur Kids (providing stuffed animals to hospitalized children) and Together We Cope (supporting those in crisis with food).
CFO
Amanda Kessler leads Value-Based RCM as Chief Financial Officer to lead the organization’s financial operations.
Amanda started her career in public accounting and then shifted her focus to healthcare revenue cycle management in 2005. In the last 15 years, she has experienced the full spectrum of financial leadership in this arena, from controllership, FP&A management, client finance, and M&A. Throughout these roles, Amanda’s focus has been building value through communication, analysis, and developing strong teams.
Most recently, Amanda spent six years in financial leadership roles with Bolder Healthcare Solutions/Cognizant, where she was responsible for financial and management reporting of 13 service lines and multiple acquisitions and was instrumental in preparing the company for sale. Prior to that role, she spent nine years building her expertise in these areas with Springfield Service Corporation/SPi Healthcare.
Amanda holds a double major in Accounting and Psychology from Illinois College and is active in various community and youth organizations.
CTO
Chris Hauptli joined Value-Based RCM as Chief Technology Officer, leading the organization’s technology planning and implementation.
His career focus has been operational optimization through implementing technology-enabled processes. Having spent over 10 years in property casualty insurance, including as Lead North Americas Program Manager for Finance and Specialty Underwriting, Chris has managed over $100M for technology projects.
Most recently, Chris has spent three years in leadership roles within Cognizant’s Revenue Cycle Management division, overseeing M&A integration and acting as Director of Product for Revenue Cycle Services and Technology.
Chris holds a double major in Computer Science and Software Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas. He has volunteered as a technology strategist for the Deaf Action Center of Dallas and is an active fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
VP PHYSICIAN SERVICES
Tom Wiessing leads Value-Based RCM as Vice President of Physician Services to optimize our operations area.
In addition to his almost 13 years of active-duty service in the United States Marine Corps, Tom has over 25 years of revenue cycle leadership experience encompassing the payer, provider, and facility revenue cycle spaces. His post-military career began at Blue Cross Blue Shield, continuing to MedPlans Partners, focusing on multi-state claims adjudication and customer service. He transitioned to the provider side with Springfield Service Corporation / SPi Healthcare, where he served as Executive Director of Operations.
Most recently, and over the past several years as an Independent Revenue Cycle Consultant, Tom has held numerous interim leadership roles within facility and provider CBOs for both academic and non-academic health systems. He has a history of driving results through management team development and gains in operational and system efficiencies.
Tom holds a bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration from the University of Illinois – Springfield and a master’s degree in Health Administration from the University of Missouri – Columbia.
VP CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Dan Cook joined Value-Based RCM out of an appreciation for the company’s mission, recognizing that it will allow him to establish and nurture professional client relationships the way he wants to—as a trusted partner.
Dan’s professional focus has been creating partnerships with healthcare providers that are not just vendor/client relationships – the value proposition for VBRCM clients extends beyond financial metrics to shared strategic and tactical goals, incentivizing all parties to succeed in the same way. He does not just want a client; he wants to help his clients become more successful at what they do.
Throughout his 20-year career, Dan has worked with large and small health systems and medical groups of all specialties, most recently as the Vice President of Client Services at Bolder Healthcare Solutions/CognizantRCM. Before that, he was with a software start-up acquired by Waystar, a revenue cycle company that Conifer Health Solutions acquired, and a healthcare consulting company that United Health Group acquired.
Dan holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and spends most of his free time with his wife and eight children.
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