Biography:
Penny Jefferson is the Director of Clinical Documentation Integrity at UC Davis Health, where she leads enterprise-wide initiatives focused on improving documentation accuracy, medical necessity support, and revenue integrity. She brings extensive experience in CDI, revenue cycle operations, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on aligning documentation practices to meet evolving payer and regulatory expectations.
Penny is a national speaker and educator, serving as a co-host of Talk Ten Tuesday and a recognized thought leader in the CDI and physician advisor space. She is actively involved in the American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA), where she co-chairs the CDI Committee and leads the CommUnity Denials and Appeals focus group, bringing together interdisciplinary leaders to address emerging challenges in documentation and audit defense.
She is known for translating complex regulatory and operational concepts into practical, actionable strategies that help healthcare teams improve documentation integrity, reduce denials, and strengthen overall revenue performance.
