Nichelle LaBarge, BSN, is the Director of Hospital-Based Clinical Documentation Integrity and Revenue Cycle at MultiCare Health System, where she has served in progressive leadership roles for nearly two decades. A critical care registered nurse with more than 27 years of experience, she oversees CDI operations across ten hospitals, managing a team of 30+ employees. Nichelle has led initiatives that delivered over 10% annual net revenue growth, generated $70M in gross financial outcomes in 2024, and expanded pediatric CDI programs, consistently achieving national best practice results and top-tier employee engagement.