Akshita Ponnuru

About

With a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration from Loyola University Chicago, and a background in program development and consulting, this individual has a strong foundation in healthcare and business. They have interned at organizations such as Driving Forward, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and myTwinAi, gaining experience in consulting, program development, and product management. Their roles have involved securing sponsorships, conducting industry research, and creating social media content to drive user acquisition. Additionally, they have a background in healthcare administration, having shadowed at RUSH Physical Therapy, where they carried out administrative tasks and ensured clinic efficiency. With a diverse skill set and a focus on healthcare and business, this individual is well-equipped to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry.

Experience

• Consulting Intern · Driving Forward01-01-2024 – 03-01-2024
• Program and Development Intern · Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation09-01-2023 – 12-01-2023

  Successfully secured sponsorships and funding for pediatric cancer initiatives, demonstrating a strong ability to generate financial support for crucial causes. Revamped and maintained social media accounts, driving increased engagement, and bolstering the organization's online presence through strategic content.

• Student Trainee (Admin) Intern · Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services06-01-2023 – 08-01-2023

  Assisted the Audits and Vulnerability Team within the Center of Program Integrity (CPI) in investigating fraud cases, implementing responsive actions, and developing anti-fraud policies. Conducted detailed policy reviews, specializing in the Inflation Reduction Act for Medicare Part D Drugs and Medicaid Beneficiary Eligibility audits, providing critical insights for informed decision-making and future policies. Participated in the preparation of the Medicaid Contract Language Toolkit, encompassing robust examples and clear explanations, which aims to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse by at least 15% within 5 years, while enhancing state contract efficiency and compliance with federal regulations

• Product Management Intern · myTwinAi05-01-2023 – 08-01-2023

  Conducted comprehensive industry research, analyzed over 100 potential customers to understand user needs and wants resulting in more defined and enhanced services leading to a minimum viable product. Created engaging social media content to drive user acquisition and increase brand awareness for myTwinAi, which brought 50 new users utilizing new strategies like Midjourney. Produced compelling content to initiate the venture capital (VC) process showcasing the startup's unique value proposition and growth potential, attracting 2 valuable investment opportunities.

• Student Shadower · RUSH Physical Therapy08-01-2022 – 02-01-2023

  Carry out administrative tasks like verify patient insurances, enter information into EHR, and schedule patients. Enable PTs to work at full capacity by making sure the clinic is stocked with equipment and tools, organized and redesigned clinic space to accommodate more patients. Shadow a patient service representative on managing the PT clinic from balancing the books to ensuring HIPAA compliancy.

• Provider Operations Intern · Spring Health06-01-2024 – 08-01-2024

Education

• Loyola University ChicagoBachelor's degree, Healthcare Administration
• Santa Clara High School

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