Ralph Perfetto Brings Decades of Experience in Healthcare Data and Analytics to Support Sift’s Next Stage of Growth
Sift Healthcare, a healthcare payments intelligence company leveraging data science and AI to optimize revenue cycle performance, has appointed Ralph Perfetto as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO, Mr. Perfetto will oversee operations, technology, data science, product strategy, and cross-functional execution across the organization. His leadership will be instrumental as Sift scales its AI-powered Payments Intelligence Platform and continues to deepen partnerships with health systems and technology organizations. Mr. Perfetto brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare data, analytics, and technology, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, building innovative platforms, and scaling operations across both startup and enterprise environments. Most recently, he served as SVP of Digital Products and Advanced Data Analytics at Zelis, where he led data strategy and implementation efforts to consolidate vast amounts of enterprise-wide data assets used to support AI-driven payment integrity solutions. He has held senior roles at HMS/Eliza and Optum and founded multiple healthcare technology ventures, including Response Technologies, QualityMetric, and Privacor. Key highlights of Ralph Perfetto’s experience and qualifications include:
- 25+ years of experience in healthcare data, analytics, and technology
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth and scaling operations across startup and enterprise environments
- Senior roles at HMS/Eliza, Optum, and leadership at Zelis
- Founding of multiple healthcare technology ventures
His leadership will be instrumental as Sift continues to deliver value to healthcare organizations through its innovative solutions. With Ralph Perfetto at the helm, the company is well-positioned to achieve its mission of empowering healthcare providers through better data and actionable payment predictions.
A Strong Fit for Sift’s Mission and Culture
According to Justin Nicols, Founder and CEO of Sift Healthcare, Ralph Perfetto’s combination of product innovation, operational discipline, and healthcare market experience is exactly what Sift needs as it scales. “Ralph’s sharp eye for aligning technology with business value, and his ability to drive innovation and growth, make him an ideal fit for our team,” Nicols added. Ralph Perfetto himself expressed his enthusiasm for joining Sift, stating, “I’m incredibly excited to join the team at Sift. Sift’s platform, culture, and mission to empower healthcare providers through better data and actionable payment predictions fit perfectly with the needs of today’s healthcare landscape. I look forward to working alongside Sift’s exceptional team to build, scale, and innovate.”
About Sift Healthcare
Sift Healthcare is a payments analytics and data science company focused on improving financial outcomes for healthcare organizations. Its Payments Intelligence Platform and advanced AI analytics enable healthcare providers to fully leverage their payments data to reduce write-offs, accelerate payer reimbursement, improve patient financial engagement, and optimize revenue cycle efficiency.
What Sets Sift Healthcare Apart
Sift Healthcare’s unique approach to healthcare payments intelligence is built on several key differentiators:
- Predictive analytics to identify high-value patients and potential payment risks
- Real-time data and analytics to optimize revenue cycle performance
- Advanced AI-powered payment integrity solutions to detect and prevent fraud and errors
- Integration with existing EHR systems and workflows
For more information on Sift’s AI-powered solutions for healthcare payments, visit sifthealthcare.com.
| Sift Healthcare | Justin Nicols, Founder and CEO |
| Ralph Perfetto, Chief Operating Officer (COO) | John Smith, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) |
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By partnering with Sift Healthcare, healthcare organizations can unlock the full potential of their payments data to improve financial outcomes and optimize revenue cycle performance. With Ralph Perfetto at the helm, Sift is poised to continue delivering innovative solutions and driving growth in the healthcare payments intelligence market.
