Brad Cost is a highly knowledgeable and credible source within the healthcare industry. He has an impressive work history proving his success within the industry. Cost’s primary focus is in the development of cutting edge electronic data technology as it relates to the statistical analysis of medical and health data. Brad Cost traditionally speaks across the nation on healthcare technology, and has a way of relating to audiences and getting points across in a clear, concise manner, while making it interesting at the same time.
Brad Cost, CEO
Brad's Story
Brad Cost was born and raised in Altus, Oklahoma. Growing up a small town boy, Brad was always involved in his town, church, and school activities. He attended Oklahoma State University, earning a B.S. in Horticulture Landscape Architecture and went on to serve at OSU as a Sr. Research Assistant. After 18 years, Brad left OSU to advance his entrepreneurial spirit with his current business partners.
Some of Brad's business ventures includes:
Infinedi, LLC, where he has acted as the president/chief executive officer since 1999. Infinedi, LLC is a national claims clearinghouse located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that serves over 17,000 providers in 50 states and processes over 5 million transactions each month. Infinedi’s analytical company provides utilization management tools and analysis for the chiropractic industry and is the primary data partner for many other state and national associations.
QVH Systems, a healthcare venture that is developing technology and software for the healthcare industry. It has developed technology for Accountable Care Organizations, Merit Based Incentive payments systems and a tool to assist healthcare provider navigate Medicare’s MIPS program. Its latest tool, SnapHX is a single tool that combines all patient, physician, payer and hospital data into a single platform that give physicians, patients and administrators analyzed views in a quick organized method.
Cost Consulting, an electronic data interchange consultant firm. Here, Mr. Cost has served as an advisor to the American Medical Association, California Medical Association, and many Chiropractic state associations. Concentrated in clinical advocacy, Mr. Cost advises on past, current and future electronic data interchange issues. Mr. Cost also services as a consultant and expert witness to a medical class action lawsuit firm in New York City, as well as the Physician’s Advocacy Institute.
Cost Investments, LLC, a commercial real estate and financial investment company located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Brad is also an artist, professional speaker, chef and food blogger.
Brad is giving back to his community by serving on:
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The OSU Foundation Board of Governors at Oklahoma State University
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The Board of Advisors for the College of Business in the Data Analytics Program.
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Chiropractic Strategic Plan’s Chiro consortium as a Co-Chair with Dr. Jay Greenstein.