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Professor Connie, MBA, Houston, TX (2026)

01/19/2026

Inspired by insights from Eric Partaker (shared on LinkedIn).

Most leaders don’t realize they’re undermining themselves — not through decisions, but through how they communicate.

This insight comes from a powerful post by Eric Partaker, and it hit home.

Small phrases can quietly weaken authority:
• “Sorry to bother you…”
• “Let me know if this works…”
• “I’ll try to get this done…”
• “Whenever you get a chance…”

They sound polite, but they signal uncertainty.

Strong leaders communicate with clarity:
• “I’ll have this to you by 3pm.”
• “Can you confirm by Friday?”
• “This needs attention by [date].”
• “Based on the data, I recommend…”

Your words shape how others perceive your confidence, credibility, and leadership presence.

Communication isn’t just about being nice — it’s about being clear.

Credit: Eric Partaker
Shared for leadership growth & reflection 💡

01/15/2026

On this Founders’ Day, I am proud to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. We honor the vision, courage, and enduring legacy of our founders and the generations of women who have carried the torch forward. We represent service to all mankind, scholarship, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to uplifting our communities.

United in sisterhood. Anchored in legacy. Honoring the past while building the future.

01/14/2026

✨ BIG MOMENT. BIG CULTURE. BIG TALENT. ✨

The 57th NAACP Image Awards are here 🏆

💥 Ready to Love has earned a well-deserved nomination, and the impact of this show continues to resonate with audiences everywhere.

Major shout-out to the incredible host Nephew Tommy (Thomas Miles) for bringing authenticity, humor, and heart to Ready to Love. This nomination reflects consistency, culture, and excellence.

🗳️ Your vote matters!
👉🏽 Vote here: https://vote.naacpimageawards.net/categories/2d5919db-cabf-4ae7-a41a-08de2c5a3e90/entrants

📺 OWN Network
🏆 NAACP Image Awards

01/08/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL 🎓✨
I am now an approved AAPC Instructor for the CPB-I — and this milestone means so much.

This isn’t just a certificate. This represents years of discipline, late nights, focused study, and real-world application, all dedicated to mastering professional billing at the highest standard. Becoming an AAPC instructor for the CPB-I (Certified Professional Biller – Instructor) means meeting rigorous requirements and demonstrating the ability to teach complex billing concepts accurately, ethically, and effectively.

The time devoted to studying, staying current with regulations, payer guidelines, and compliance standards is no small commitment — but this is the work I’m passionate about. Preparing future CPB-I professionals isn’t just teaching a course; it’s helping protect careers, organizations, and the integrity of healthcare revenue cycle operations.

So yes… 2026, HERE I COME 🚀
More training. More impact. More people winning.

Thank you to everyone who has supported my journey — this milestone truly means more than words can say.

01/08/2026

🎓 January 2026 FREE CEUs ALERT American Medical Billing Association (AMBA) 🎓

Yes — FREE, not discounted, not bundled… FREE.

If you hold certifications with AMBA, AAPC, or PMI, this is one you don’t want to skip 👀👇

🔗 Register here:
https://lnkd.in/g6eJyWwT

💡 Why free CEUs matter (let’s talk money):
✔️ Certifications require ongoing CEUs to stay active
✔️ Paid CEUs can add up FAST ($25–$75+ per credit)
✔️ Free CEUs help you stay compliant without draining your wallet
✔️ More CEUs = stronger resume + better job mobility

I’ll be sharing more FREE CEU opportunities each month, so if staying certified, competitive, and cost-smart matters to you — make sure you’re following 💼✨

👉 Follow for more CEUs, career tips, and revenue cycle gems
🌐 Sign up for my newsletter at www.professorconnie.com

Because strategy beats stress — and free always beats expensive 😉

01/08/2026

✨ Who remembers Scantrons? ✨

This is how long I’ve been a professor.

I remember making the answer key, then walking to the grading machine, carefully recording every score, and finally handing exams back—all while hoping students erased their Scantron correctly and didn’t leave stray marks that changed a right answer to a wrong one 😩✏️

No instant dashboards.
No auto-uploads.
No learning analytics.

Just pencils, patience, and a whole lot of trust in that Scantron sheet.

Technology has changed, but one thing hasn’t:
👉🏽 Teaching has always been about responsibility, preparation, and accountability—on both sides.

If you remember these, you’ve been in education (or school) long enough to appreciate how far we’ve come.

👇🏽 Drop a 📝 if Scantrons were part of your academic journey
👩🏽‍🏫 — Professor Connie

01/08/2026

💡 What Is a Clearinghouse in Medical Billing?

A clearinghouse is the traffic controller of the revenue cycle.
Before a claim ever reaches an insurance company, it passes through a clearinghouse for review, formatting, and compliance checks.

✅ Scrubs claims for errors
✅ Applies payer-specific rules
✅ Reduces rejections and denials
✅ Speeds up reimbursement timelines

🚨 Reality check:
Many billing delays happen before a payer ever sees the claim — often due to clearinghouse edits that weren’t reviewed or resolved.

👩🏽‍🏫 As someone with 20+ years in revenue cycle, I always remind billing teams:

You can’t fix what you don’t monitor.

📌 Pro Tip:
Don’t just submit claims — track clearinghouse reports daily. That’s where denials are prevented, not appealed.

👇🏽 Engagement Question:
Do you review your clearinghouse edits daily or weekly?
Comment DAILY or WEEKLY ⬇️

—
Professor Connie
🌐 www.professorconnie.com
📚 Medical Billing | Revenue Cycle | Career Education

🐝

01/08/2026

Little or no experience does NOT automatically disqualify you from a career in healthcare.

Healthcare is one of the few industries where people can successfully transition in — even without a traditional background — when they understand the roles, expectations, and how to position themselves properly.

What matters most is:
✔️ Willingness to learn
✔️ Transferable skills
✔️ Understanding entry pathways
✔️ A clear career strategy

If you’ve been told “you don’t have enough experience,” don’t let that stop you. The key is knowing where to start, what employers actually look for, and how to avoid common mistakes that keep people stuck.

📩 Want real guidance, job leads, and career tips?
👉 Sign up for my newsletter at:
🌐 www.professorconnie.com

I share:
• Career strategy insights
• Healthcare job trends
• Resume & ATS tips
• Education & certification guidance

Your background is not the problem — your approach might be.
Let’s fix that.

01/02/2026

✨ 20,000 LinkedIn followers — starting the new year with a bang! ✨

I am beyond grateful for this incredible community of healthcare professionals, students, leaders, and lifelong learners. Your engagement, support, and shared passion for growth make this space powerful.

This milestone is the perfect way to kick off the new year—with momentum, purpose, and impact. 💛

Here’s to continued learning, strategy, and success in 2026 and beyond.

—
👩🏽‍🏫 Professor Connie
🌐 www.professorconnie.com

12/27/2025

📄 Did You Know? The Résumé Has Been Around for Over 500 Years

The first known résumé is credited to Leonardo da Vinci.

In 1482, Leonardo wrote a letter to the Duke of Milan outlining his skills, experience, and value — essentially pitching himself for a job. That letter is considered the earliest résumé in history.

💡 The lesson?
Job searching has always been about:
✔️ Clearly stating your skills
✔️ Showing how you add value
✔️ Aligning your experience with the role

The format has changed…
👉 The strategy has not.

If your résumé isn’t telling your story clearly, it may be time for an update.

— Professor Connie
🌐 www.professorconnie.com

👇🏽 Did you know this? Yes or No?

12/25/2025

💰 $20–$40 per hour

🚨 Hiring Now | Healthcare Revenue Cycle Role

Key buzzwords recruiters are looking for:
• Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
• Medical Billing & Claims Processing
• Payment Posting & Reconciliation
• Denials & Appeals
• EOB / ERA Review
• Insurance Follow-Up
• CPT / ICD-10 Familiarity
• HIPAA Compliance
• Attention to Detail
• Productivity & Accuracy

This is a solid opportunity for professionals with billing, claims, or payer experience looking to grow or add flexibility to their career.

🔗 Job link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4329291842/
❗ Not my position — sharing for awareness only.

👇🏽 Action Item:
Type “CONNIE” if you want more healthcare job postings, career tips, and revenue cycle insight.

🌐 www.professorconnie.com

12/25/2025

📚 2026 textbooks are already rolling in.

This includes medical billing and coding books—some I’ve taught from, and others I’m honored to review for upcoming editions.

Sometimes publishers will send books in hopes that, if you teach the subject, you may consider adopting the text. I appreciate working with companies like Cengage that value faculty expertise and industry insight to ensure materials are aligned with current healthcare standards, regulations, and workforce expectations.

This is how curriculum stays relevant.
This is how students stay prepared.

👩🏽‍🏫 Faculty: Are you involved in textbook selection or curriculum review for medical billing, coding, or healthcare administration courses?
👉🏽 Comment “FACULTY” and let’s connect.

— Professor Connie
🌐 www.professorconnie.com

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