Director, Business Operations
Kristine Stark is the Director of Business Operations for Mississippi Valley Surgery Center and Mississippi Valley Endoscopy Center. She is responsible for the business accounting including accounts payable and accounts receivable as well as corporate compliance. She is also responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the billing office including claim submissions, insurance and patient collections, and outstanding follow up. She has been with the company since 2008.
Kristine is also the HIPAA Privacy Officer for both facilities. She is a Certified HIPAA Professional through the HIPAA Academy. Her primary function in this role is to ensure the privacy, security, and confidentiality of patient information provided to our facilities.
Kristine previously worked for United HealthCare in Moline, IL where she handled provider and member inquiries prior to becoming the data analyst for the customer service center. Kristine assisted in the development and roll-out of the claims inquiry tool.
Kristine grew up in Bettendorf and graduated from Bettendorf High School. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business. She is an avid UNI Panther fan. Kristine is married and has two children. When she’s not at a softball or baseball field, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and travels every chance she gets.