The Tolan Group Announces Placement of Barbara Graham as Senior Director Revenue Cycle Management for Ascension Living
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ST. AUGUSTINE, FL - The Tolan Group (TTG), a Hunt Scanlon Top 50 Healthcare Executive Search Firm, is pleased to announce the successful placement of Barbara Graham as Senior Director of Revenue Cycle at Ascension Living, bringing more than three decades of experience leading revenue cycle transformation across hospitals, physician groups, and specialty care organizations.
Ascension Living is one of the largest nonprofit senior living providers in the United States, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services across multiple communities nationwide. As part of the Ascension health ministry, the organization is dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while ensuring operational integrity and financial sustainability.
In her new role, Barbara will lead revenue cycle strategy and performance optimization initiatives across Ascension Living’s communities, focusing on denial prevention, reimbursement acceleration, compliance integrity, and technology-driven workflow improvements. Her experience integrating clinical operations with revenue integrity, strengthening payer relationships, and implementing automation-driven RCM infrastructure positions her to enhance financial performance while supporting the organization’s mission-centered care model.
Prior to joining Ascension Living, Barbara served as Vice President of Operations at Medusind, where she directed global revenue cycle operations and led enterprise-wide initiatives to improve collections, reduce A/R days, and enhance compliance performance. Earlier in her career, she founded two successful RCM companies that were acquired by national industry leaders, reflecting her entrepreneurial leadership and ability to scale sustainable revenue infrastructures.
Barbara holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University. f
About The Tolan Group
The Tolan Group is a premier, Hunt Scanlon recognized executive search firm specializing in placing senior-level leaders for private equity-backed healthcare services, behavioral health, and health tech companies. Founded in 2005, TTG offers performance-driven, full-service human capital solutions.
