Executive Management

Kevin Chmura

Kevin Chmura

Chief Executive Officer

Kevin has over 25 years of experience building and leading healthcare revenue cycle software and services companies. As CEO of Panacea, Kevin sets the strategic direction and vision for the firm, which includes customer success, business development and M&A activities.

Before joining Panacea, Kevin served as President and CEO of revenue cycle technology and services provider Aergo Solutions from 2010 until its acquisition in 2022. In addition, Kevin has held several prominent executive-level positions in the revenue cycle management industry. He served as Senior Vice President of Client Engagement at MedAssets (now Savista) and established the A/R Services division at MD-X Solutions, a firm that was eventually acquired by MedAssets.

Kevin holds a B.S. in Economics from Rutgers University and has earned the designation of Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) with a specialization in Patient Financial Services from the Healthcare Financial Management Association.

Govind Goyal

Govind Goyal

President, Financial and Revenue Integrity Services

Govi leads Panacea’s team of financial and revenue integrity experts who strategically partner with hospitals, health systems and other providers to grow their financial and revenue integrity performance, and to comply with recent CMS Price Transparency and other regulations through the use of technology. He has held several leadership roles within the high-tech and big 4 consulting space and served on the provider side working for large academic and not-for-profit community-based health care systems.

BreAnn Meadows, FHFMA

BreAnn Meadows, FHFMA

President, Revenue Integrity Services

BreAnn Meadows is the President of Panacea’s Revenue Integrity Services Division. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare finance and revenue cycle, Bre has held executive-level positions in various organizations. She has extensive knowledge in Chargemaster Optimization software and service, Coding Audits and Education, and Comprehensive Compliance Software. Bre has also served as a speaker for various healthcare organizations and is a current board member and Fellow of the Philadelphia HFMA chapter.

George Kelley

George Kelley

President, KA Consulting Services

George Kelley serves as the President of the KA Consulting Division at Panacea Healthcare Solutions. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare financial management, George brings expertise in revenue cycle management, compliance, and process improvement. His background includes implementing new reimbursement policies, managed care recovery, charge description master redesign, and decision support systems. George has been a featured speaker at regional and national conferences on topics such as the Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System, RAC Preparation, and HIPAA Readiness. He holds an M.S. in Healthcare Financial Management and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Temple University, as well as a B.A. in Business Studies/Accounting from Stockton State University. He is also a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.

Deborah Corti

Deborah Corti

Chief Technology Officer

Deborah Corti serves as Panacea‘s Chief Technology Officer, where she leads with a distinguished track record in product development and technological innovation. Her career is marked by her expertise in driving business and digital transformation, aligning technical strategies with business goals, and fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency. She has made significant contributions to companies like Lyric.AI, Change Healthcare and McKesson Health Solutions. Deb’s educational background includes an MBA and MS in Management Information Systems from Boston University.

Karl Hellerich

Karl Hellerich

Executive Vice President, Business Development

Karl has 25+ years of Business Development expertise in the healthcare revenue cycle sector, where he has significantly improved service and technology offerings for healthcare institutions across the U.S. His knowledge spans Accounts Receivable, Medical Coding, Denials Management, and Revenue Integrity, ensuring that clients consistently recognize full financial value. An active contributor to key industry organizations, including the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM), Karl’s commitment to professional growth and staying ahead of industry trends has established him as a trusted partner and visionary in the healthcare finance arena.

Lynn Kadrlik

Lynn Kadrlik

Vice President, Finance

As Vice President of Finance, Lynn brings over 25 years of expertise in steering and nurturing high-performing finance departments for both profit and non-profit sectors. With her wealth of experience, Lynn has implemented cutting-edge technology systems, ensuring seamless internal processes, fortified controls, and delivering valuable data to stakeholders. Her focus lies in enhancing organizational financial acumen and fostering accountability.

Lynn holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, and a Bachelor of Accounting from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Her dedication and proficiency drive our company’s financial strategies, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and sustainable growth.

Paula Schmidt, MBA, PMP

Paula Schmidt, MBA, PMP

Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Paula serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Panacea, bringing over 25 years of experience in the business-to-business environment from small startups to Fortune 50 companies. At Panacea, Paula leads the sales team to oversee the sales process optimization, lead generation, pipeline management, and achieving annual sales quotas. She is also responsible for developing and deploying the annual marketing program and budget, including digital marketing, conference management, social media initiatives, thought-leadership content, demand generation and media relations. Paula holds an MBA in executive management from Golden Gate University, a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management from University of San Francisco, and a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from the University of the Pacific and is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP).