Our Billing Department at ESC Welcomes Lillian Thomas and Latoya Ford

We are pleased to announce the hiring of two outstanding ladies who have recently joined our Billing Revenue Cycle Department at the Employee Support Center - Lillian Thomas,  Billing Support Coordinator, and Latoya Ford, Insurance Verification and Collections Representative.

Lillian comes to us with seven years of experience as a certified medical coding specialist and a proven track record in optimizing revenue cycles and ensuring compliance. She received her technical degree in Medical Billing and Coding from Virginia College. She is married, and she and her husband have two boys. A fun fact about Lillian is that she maintained a high GPA while in college and was the commencement speaker at her graduation ceremony.

Latoya comes to us with 5 years of experience verifying insurance and managing outstanding collection accounts. She specializes in navigating complex billing systems, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring timely payment processing with a focus on customer service and problem resolution. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and watching college football. She is the mother of two boys, 23 and 12.

We are excited to welcome Lillian and Latoya to our support center team. Their diverse skills and experiences will enhance our ability to serve our partners and employees more effectively. They add significant value to Mid South and help us achieve our goals. Welcome aboard, Lillian and Latoya!

Oakwood Manor Welcomes Mary Ashley Hammons, SLP

We are delighted to announce our new full-time Speech Language Pathologist, Mary Ashley Hammons, SLP. She serves at Oakwood Manor.

Mary Ashley received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Mississippi University for Women.

She knew from childhood that she wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. Speech therapy has given her this opportunity and more. She loves treating the geriatric population and all it entails - cognition, swallowing, and more.

During her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

We are excited about the many opportunities Mary Ashley will have to grow and advance in her new role at Oakwood Manor. We know she will be instrumental in improving patients’ lives.

Simpson General Hospital Welcomes Amanda Bennett, OM

We are excited to announce the hiring of full-time Office Manager Amanda Bennett, OM. She serves at Simpson General Hospital.

Amanda received her Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management from the University of Southern Mississippi and graduated with the highest honors. Her hobbies include reading, crocheting, sewing, and embroidery. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her cats, who she says are spoiled. She and her boyfriend, Eddie, love traveling to the coast to go antiquing, and they enjoy Southern Miss ball games(football, basketball, and baseball). Fun fact: Amanda was a COTA for 20+ years.

We are pleased to welcome Amanda to our team at Simpson General Hospital. We are confident that she will make significant contributions to our organization while positively impacting the lives of our patients in her new position.