Medical Elite Network
Briouna
Richards
Founder & Executive Director of Healthcare Operations at Medical Elite Network, Corp.
With 20 years of healthcare experience—including 5 years in a clinical setting and 15 years in healthcare administration—I bring a practical understanding of both patient care and the business systems that support providers. My work focuses on helping independent providers strengthen operations, understand revenue cycle management, build sustainable practices, and navigate the complex administrative side of healthcare.
About Me
Healthcare experience built from the clinical setting to executive operations.
My career began close to patient care and grew into healthcare administration, revenue cycle management, provider business development, education, and technology. That combination gives me a broad perspective on how clinical workflows, reimbursement, compliance, operations, and business strategy affect a provider's ability to grow independently.
Clinical Foundation
Five years of clinical healthcare experience created a firsthand understanding of patient-facing workflows, provider demands, and the operational realities behind delivering care.
Healthcare Administration
Fifteen years in healthcare administration spanning revenue cycle management, credentialing, authorizations, billing, compliance, practice operations, and provider business strategy.
Education & Leadership
An Associate of Applied Science in Healthcare Administration, Certified Professional Coder credential, and AAPC Approved Instructor designation support my work educating providers and healthcare professionals.
Supporting Provider Independence
I help providers understand the business behind patient care so they can make stronger operational decisions, improve revenue cycle performance, build infrastructure, and grow their practices with intention.
Building What Healthcare Needs Next
As a founder, educator, author, and technology builder, I focus on translating complex administrative problems into practical systems and resources that make healthcare operations easier to understand and manage.