Our staff consists of a five-department structure: Development, Credentialing, Billing & Maintenance, and Marketing. We offer complete RHC Development services for new and existing clinics. Our RHC Development projects are broken down into six phases that result in full RHC reimbursement.

Meet Our Team

Jill Vead, CEO

Jill has been with the company since its inception, starting as one of the original employees. Over the past 5 years, she has played a pivotal role in developing our RHC Compliance Department, turning it into one of the best in the industry.

Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence are qualities that inspire every member of our team. Jill is always eager to learn and grow, ensuring she can better serve our clients, no matter the task. Her leadership, patience, and guidance have made her an invaluable asset to CHCS. We are incredibly proud to call her our CEO and are excited to see where she leads us in the future.

As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at CHCS, Jill oversees the day-to-day operations of the company, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Her extensive experience, particularly in RHC compliance, allows her to provide the highest level of service to healthcare providers. Below are some of Jill’s key responsibilities:

  • Recruit and Train New Hires: Jill ensures new employees are fully trained on CHCS procedures and RHC compliance.

    • Delegate Responsibilities: She assigns roles to staff members, helping them grow into efficient RHC Consultants.

    • Develop Policies and Procedures: Jill works to develop and maintain policies that help facilities achieve and sustain RHC compliance.

    • Prepare Fee for Service or New Healthcare Facilities: Jill supports healthcare facilities during the conversion process to become RHC-certified.

    • Implement New RHC Regulations: She ensures new RHC regulations are effectively implemented during facility conversions.

    • Train Clinic Staff: Jill provides comprehensive training to clinic staff on all aspects of RHC regulations.

    • Conduct Mock Surveys: Jill leads mock surveys to prepare facilities for State and CMS surveys, ensuring a high success rate.

    • Coordinate Onsite Staff Training: She oversees onsite training for Quality Control, RHC-required labs, Emergency Preparedness, Patient Intake, and Medication Storage.

    • Support EHR Implementation: She assists healthcare facilities with Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation or transitions, addressing specific needs.

    • Assist with Utilization Review Practices: Jill helps clinic staff implement effective Utilization Review practices to ensure optimal care.

    • Prepare and Submit Cost Report Materials: Jill prepares and submits cost report materials for healthcare facilities to maintain compliance.text goes here

Alec Jeansonne, Owner

Alec Jeansonne, the owner and founder of Collective Healthcare Solutions, is the driving force behind our company’s mission to improve rural healthcare in Louisiana. His deep knowledge and compassion for the Rural Health industry have shaped CHCS into a trusted partner for healthcare providers throughout the state.

Alec’s unwavering commitment and visionary leadership have been essential to our growth and success. He continues to inspire our team, guiding us to exceed expectations and serve the needs of rural communities with dedication and excellence. We are proud to have Alec at the helm of CHCS, leading us toward a bright future.

    • Visionary Leadership: Alec’s foresight in creating CHCS has helped countless healthcare providers in rural areas navigate the complexities of healthcare regulations and improve the quality of care they provide.

    • Commitment to Rural Health: Alec’s deep understanding of the Rural Health industry drives CHCS’s mission to assist rural healthcare facilities and improve access to quality care in underserved communities across Louisiana.

    • Invaluable Experience: Alec’s role as COO at LHCP gave him first-hand experience with the challenges faced by healthcare providers in rural areas, and these insights directly influenced the creation of CHCS.

    • Inspiring Growth and Development: Under Alec’s leadership, CHCS has continuously evolved, encouraging the team to develop professionally and meet the ever-changing needs of rural healthcare providers.

    • Ongoing Support and Guidance: Alec remains a constant source of support and guidance for the team, ensuring that CHCS stays true to its mission and continues to make a lasting impact on rural healthcare.

Leslie Descant, Credentialing Manager

Leslie Descant has been a valued member of the Collective Healthcare Solutions team for the past four years. Starting with no prior knowledge of RHC development or credentialing, Leslie quickly developed her own processes and expertise to best serve our clients. Her dedication and commitment have allowed her to build an impressive clientele, including the largest psychiatric hospital in the state.

Leslie continues to invest in her professional growth, staying up-to-date on new insurance plans, procedures, and regulations to ensure that we can better serve our providers. Her leadership and ability to manage her team play a crucial role in the continued success and growth of CHCS.

    • Maximizing Client Care: Helping our clients achieve the maximum amount of care they can provide by ensuring proper insurance acceptance.

    • Client & Insurance Communication: Corresponding with clients and insurance payers to streamline the credentialing process.

    • Building Relationships: Developing personal relationships with area representatives, including insurance companies, to enhance services.

    • Staying Updated on Credentialing: Continuously obtaining and implementing the latest credentialing processes for Rural Health Clinics (RHC) and service providers.

    • Timely Form Completion: Ensuring that all necessary forms are completed promptly to guarantee the fastest effective dates for our clients' clinics.

    • Application Processing: Communicating with payers to ensure that all credentialing applications are being processed accurately and efficiently.

    • Regular Client Updates: Keeping clients informed regularly about the status and progress of their credentialing applications.

    • Training New Team Members: Training new credentialing specialists to ensure consistent and effective service.

    • Managing CAQH: Overseeing the Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) platform to update client profiles, ensuring payers can access the latest information for provider directories.

Katie Leleux, Credentialing & RHC Portal Specialist

Katie LeLeux has been a valuable member of the Collective Healthcare Solutions team for over a year. In this short time, she has made a significant impact on our clients' success and the overall management of their practices. Her dedication and willingness to embrace new challenges have been essential to our team’s success and the high-quality service we provide to our clients.

Katie recently transitioned into the role of Credentialing Specialist, where she has consistently shown her drive to learn and grow. Her commitment and positive attitude make her an integral part of our team, and we are excited to see her continue to thrive in her role at CHCS.

    • Assist in Credentialing Process: Supporting the Credentialing Manager to ensure all provider forms are completed promptly, facilitating the credentialing of providers in the clinics CHCS serves.

    • Maintain Client Relationships: Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with clients to foster ongoing communication and collaboration.

    • Insurance Communication: Staying in contact with insurance companies to ensure applications are processed accurately and to prevent billing delays.

    • Stay Informed on Payer Requirements: Researching and staying up-to-date on current payer requirements and credentialing guidelines for Rural Health Clinics in Louisiana.

    • Organize Credentialing Documents: Validating and maintaining important credentialing documents, including client certifications, licenses, and state/federal mandates.

    • Ensure Accuracy: Reviewing and organizing documents to ensure correctness and reduce errors or delays during the credentialing process.

    • Complete Credentialing Applications: Gathering necessary documentation, reviewing, and submitting credentialing applications and contracts for CHCS providers.

    • Guide Clinics Transitioning: Assisting existing clinics in transitioning from Private Pay to Rural Health pay, ensuring the process is as smooth as possible.

    • Support New Clinics: Helping new clinics with fee-for-service credentialing until they transition into Rural Health Clinics.

Zane Riviere, BioMedical Services

Zane is a key member of the CHCS team as our Biomedical Technician, responsible for ensuring that all medical equipment operates safely and effectively. His role is vital to maintaining the highest standards of care for our clients.

    • Assurance Inspection: Conducting thorough inspections of medical equipment to ensure it meets required standards.

    • Maintenance & Calibration: Performing regular maintenance and calibration on various types of medical equipment to ensure accuracy and functionality.

    • Repair & Analysis: Identifying, analyzing, and repairing medical equipment when issues arise.

    • Operation Verification: Ensuring medical equipment operates correctly by verifying procedures and functionality.

    • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that all equipment adheres to regulatory requirements.

    • Documentation & Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of equipment inspections, maintenance, and repairs.

    • Customer Relations: Communicating effectively with clients to address any equipment-related concerns or needs.

    • Reliable Equipment Management: Providing dependable medical equipment management programs to support healthcare providers.