Maria A. Coppenrath is an accomplished, nationally recognized corporate chief financial officer with certified public accounting (CPA) credentials, and more than 30 years of
comprehensive healthcare finance experience specializing in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). She has a proven track record in revenue maximization, cost reduction, contract negotiations, third-party billing, collections, and reimbursement.
A graduate of Bryant College, Maria is highly skilled in federal and state regulations. She has expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, grants, payroll, accounts payable/purchasing, accountable care organizations, pharmacy (340b/ retail) and strategic planning.
Prior to joining Caring Health Center, Maria was the chief financial officer for Greater Lawrence Family Health Center and the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center. She is a member of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs, as well as a member of National Association of Community Health Centers Subcommittee on Health Center Finance, treasurer of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers and on the Board of Directors for Capital Link.
In 2023, she was honored by the NACHC with the Jeffrey T. Latman Award for excellence, leadership, and integrity in strengthening health center fiscal operations.