Passage Health International
About Us
Passage Health International, L.L.C., is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We specialize in international medical claims receivables. We have an established process built on our global outreach capabilities that maximizes results and eliminates stress and errors. We have representatives working in strategic locations throughout the world working with our partner clients, which makes us an invaluable addition to their medical claims department.
Our Mission
Passage Health International (PHI) is a global partner for clinics and hospitals that regularly manage international patients. PHI is dedicated to providing these clients with the highest quality of medical billing services for their international patients while allowing them to focus on what they do best-providing excellent care. Our process reduces claim errors, decreases turnaround time on payments, and increases reimbursement of claims.
The Best in the Business
Our People
Our success is due primarily to the abilities and dedication of our team. Combined we have over 100 years of industry experience. Our team of experts specializes in managing:
- Travel Insurance
- Expatriate Insurance
- Self-Pay patients
- Eligibility and Benefits
- Guarantee of payment
- Payment limitations
- Non-Covered Services
- Denials & Appeals
Eindar M. Khant
Chief Executive Officer
Eindar is the owner and founder of PHI and has worked in the industry since 1993. He started his career working as a medical biller for a large neonatology practice. He later joined a large insurance company developing a nationwide cost containment network. Subsequently, he was recruited by a large international claim administer to oversee the claims department where he learned the intricacies of international claims management. He co-founded HAA Preferred Partners, an international TPA in 2001 and sold the company to AXA Assistance USA in 2007, where he served as the General Manager for Healthcare until 2012. Eindar has utilized his unique experience from the medical provider, insurer, and claim administration sectors to develop an outsourcing model that works for all parties.
Dixan Gonzalez, M.B.A.
Chief Operating Officer
Dixan Gonzalez serves as Chief Operating Officer of Passage Health International. He oversees the company’s end-to-end operations, including client care, insurance transactions, and medical operations. Additionally, he is charged with serving and supporting PHI’s customers and clients. Dixan co-founded Passage Health International in 2013 and has served as Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer since its creation.
Prior to joining Passage Health International, Dixan served as President and Owner of World Graphic Equipment, a company specializing in industrial printers and related equipment to businesses in Central and South America. Dixan was a member of the U.S. Navy from 2002-2006 where he worked as a Logistics Specialist and was honorably discharged. He is a proud war veteran.
Dixan holds an undergraduate degree from Columbia College, as well as a Masters of Business Administration from University of Phoenix in 2014.
Dixan Gonzalez, M.B.A.
Chief Operating Officer
Dixan Gonzalez serves as Chief Operating Officer of Passage Health International. He oversees the company’s end-to-end operations, including client care, insurance transactions, and medical operations. Additionally, he is charged with serving and supporting PHI’s customers and clients. Dixan co-founded Passage Health International in 2013 and has served as Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer since its creation.
Prior to joining Passage Health International, Dixan served as President and Owner of World Graphic Equipment, a company specializing in industrial printers and related equipment to businesses in Central and South America. Dixan was a member of the U.S. Navy from 2002-2006 where he worked as a Logistics Specialist and was honorably discharged. He is a proud war veteran.
Dixan holds an undergraduate degree from Columbia College, as well as a Masters of Business Administration from University of Phoenix in 2014.
Marc Gelb
General Counsel
Marc Gelb, General Counsel of Passage of Health International. Handles the legal issues as presented to Passage. He guides the company through the complicated international regulatory scheme of third-party payor reimbursement. He ensures the employees maintain HIPAA compliance by scheduling training sessions. He also manages appeals/complaints against insurance carriers. Additionally, he manages all outside counsel engaged in ongoing litigation.
Prior to joining the company, Mr. Gelb was a Supervising Attorney at an Accounts Receivables company in which he was employed for 17 years. He managed a team of 8 – 10 Attorney and Claim Specialists in the problems claim department. Responsible for an inventory of up to 10,000 accounts for various major hospital chains throughout the United States. He has managed governmental and non-governmental financial classes for health insurance, workers’ compensation, and motor vehicle accounts. Trained and oversaw the successful implementation of new processes. Evaluated clients’ practices and make recommendations to improve current policies and procedures. Identified global payor issues and work with clients to try and resolve those on a large-scale basis.
Marc holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Palm Beach State College. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Florida Atlantic University and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Colley Law School. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida.
Martha P. Ruiz-Duenas, RN, BSN
Director, Medical Bill Review & Education
Patricia is an expert in acute patient care and performance of concurrent and retrospective chart audits. She uses her experience with medical audit review from one of the nation’s top insurance carriers and health systems to maintain PHI’s high standard of service. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the prestigious National University in Bogota, Colombia, and obtained her registered nurse license in Florida in 2005. Our clients receive significant benefits from her unique experience working within medical and insurance sectors where she is able to audit patient billing for accuracy and appropriateness by comparing the patient’s bill against the medical record, ancillary records, and hospital protocols to determine the accuracy of charges.
Martha P. Ruiz-Duenas, RN, BSN
Director, Medical Bill Review Audit & Education
Patricia is an expert in acute patient care and performance of concurrent and retrospective chart audits. She uses her experience with medical audit review from one of the nation’s top insurance carriers and health systems to maintain PHI’s high standard of service. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the prestigious National University in Bogota, Colombia, and obtained her registered nurse license in Florida in 2005. Our clients receive significant benefits from her unique experience working within medical and insurance sectors where she is able to audit patient billing for accuracy and appropriateness by comparing the patient’s bill against the medical record, ancillary records, and hospital protocols to determine the accuracy of charges.
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Contact Us
701 E. Commercial Blvd, 4th Floor
Oakland Park, FL, United States 33334
info@passagehi.com
Phone: +1 (954) 526-9751
Fax: +1 (954) 376-6163
About Us
Passage Health International, L.L.C. is a medical billing partner for medical facilities routinely treating international patients. We handle benefit and eligibility screening, medical audits, and care coordination.