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Kati Krueger Receives 2021 RUBY Award
Yeo & Yeo is pleased to announce that Kati Krueger, CMPE, President of Yeo & Yeo Medical Billing & Consulting, was recognized as one of ten recipients of the 2021 RUBY Awards presented by 1st State Bank.
Krueger was honored among the area’s brightest professionals under the age of 40 who have made their mark in their professions and are having an impact throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.
“This award recognizes Kati’s leadership and her commitment to continuous improvement for the benefit of our clients,” said Dave Youngstrom, Yeo & Yeo’s President & CEO. “She is disciplined, dedicated and highly respected by her staff. She has a passion for building up those around her, and she is a great ambassador for Yeo & Yeo in the community and the associations she is affiliated with.”
Krueger began as a co-op student with Yeo & Yeo Medical Billing & Consulting (formerly Affiliated Medical Billing) in 2002. After graduating from Saginaw Valley State University, she advanced to Marketing Assistant, Marketing Manager, Billing Manager, and then a year as vice president. In 2017, the company changed its name to Yeo & Yeo Medical Billing & Consulting, and she took the reins as president.
Under Krueger’s leadership, the company has undergone significant transformation in its operations, recognizing greater efficiencies for staff and clients. Krueger has led several significant technology advancements within the billing company, most recently implementing bots to further streamline workflows and processes. Clients look to her as a resource for solving the operational and financial challenges of running a successful medical practice.
“I am honored to be recognized alongside so many of our community leaders,” Krueger said. “I am incredibly proud of my entire team who help support our company and our clients. I couldn’t have achieved this without all of you.”
Krueger’s expertise lies in serving the firm’s healthcare clients in all aspects of medical billing, coding and practice management, and serving as a highly effective leader for Yeo & Yeo Medical Billing & Consulting’s staff. She is a strong mentor, and her experience in marketing and business development has led the team toward solid growth.
Krueger is a member of the Medical Group Management Association, the Michigan Medical Group Management Association and the Health Care Compliance Association. In the community, she serves as a volunteer at Nouvel Catholic Central Elementary School.