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 John Ruch, MMA Senior Business Manager Duke Obstetrics and Gynecology John is the Senior Business Manager for Duke OB/Gyn, a position he has held since 2022. In this role he manages and evaluates Departmental finances, administers the faculty compensation plan, and supports clinical operations while helping to advance the clinical, education, and research missions. Prior to joining Ob/Gyn, he worked as a financial analyst for the physician practice of Duke Health. He first joined Duke as part of its 2015 administrative fellowship class.John is an alumnus of Clemson University and of the Duke University Fuqua School of Business, where he earned his Master of Management Studies degree. |  Meredith Stringer, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC Assistant Director of Advanced Practice Providers for the University Hospital UT Southwestern Medical Center |
Kehinde (Kenny) Taiwo, MS, CPPM, COC, CPC Kehinde serves as the Senior Manager of Clinical Coding and Health Informatics at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), where she leads the development of comprehensive educational programs in medical coding, billing, revenue cycle management, and health information technology. With a deep understanding of regulatory and industry standards, Kehinde ensures that ACOG’s coding content remains current, compliant, and aligned with healthcare technology trends. A Certified Professional Coder with credentials in outpatient and practice management (CPC, COC, CPPM), Kehinde holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a Master of Science in Health Informatics Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Prior to joining ACOG, she held various roles in healthcare organizations, where she championed accurate clinical documentation, compliant coding practices, and reimbursement optimization. Her expertise spans inpatient and outpatient settings, and she has been pivotal in provider education on clinical documentation improvement (CDI). Kehinde also plays a key role in shaping national health and coding policy. She has contributed to numerous Code Change Applications (CCAs) and serves on ACOG’s Committee on Health Economics and Coding (CHEC). Additionally, she represents ACOG on the AMA AI Specialty Collaborative, helping to guide the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare coding and practice. |
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