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Brandy Gasque, FAHM, HCAFA · In Her Own Words
Her Story
About Brandy
Brandy Gasque, FAHM, HCAFA, is a Program Integrity Investigator with more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, currently focused on healthcare fraud investigation for the government contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Since beginning her career in 1999, she has built a background spanning claims interpretation, provider relations, and market relations, working across organizations including BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Humana Military, before stepping into her current role. She holds a paralegal degree from a technical school along with an associate's degree and has earned professional distinction as a Fellow of the Academy for Healthcare Management and as a Health Care Anti-Fraud Associate through AHIP. Throughout her career, Brandy has developed the expertise to respond effectively to inquiries from a wide range of stakeholders, including healthcare providers, attorneys, insurance agencies, military base personnel, the Defense Health Agency, and congressional representatives. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with an Award for Excellence, and she remains active in her community through volunteer work through her local Chamber of Commerce. As a single mother, Gasque draws her drive from the need to be self-sufficient and provide for her own household, a motivation that has fueled her steady advancement in a demanding industry. She leads with a personal commitment to honesty, authenticity, integrity, and compassion, values she credits with shaping both her professional decisions and her everyday actions. To young women entering the field, she offers practical encouragement: seek out mentors, learn from their paths to success, and move forward one step at a time rather than letting fear or intimidation stand in the way.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Brandy
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to self-determination. As a single mother, I've had to take responsibility for providing for myself and my household, knowing that no one else was going to do it for me. That drive has kept me moving forward throughout my career. I want my daughter, Brenna (Wofford College), to know that anything is possible that she sets her mind to. She has given me so much strength, that I didn't even know I had. Unbeknownst to her, she is the reason I have pushed myself. I've always wanted to give her everything I didn't have but at the same time, hopefully give her the confidence to surpass all of my successes.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I've received is not to let anyone intimidate me. I pushed past my own fears, applied for the opportunities in front of me, and it's paid off. I've also learned the importance of building a strong professional network along the way. Rick RIchardson, Executive Advisor with Wisconsin Physician Services; Miguel Bryant, Manager with TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Dr. Shaneka Sharff, Director of Business Intelligence with Humana Military, have all played an instrumental role in mentoring and providing me the confidence to thrive throughout my endeavors.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I encourage young women entering this field to learn from their mentors by observing what they did and what paths they took to succeed. Take things one step at a time, ask questions, and don't be afraid to lean on the guidance of those who came before you.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in our field is that many companies still require a four-year degree, even in cases where hands-on experience and an associate's degree should carry significant weight. That said, I'm encouraged to see the industry beginning to shift toward valuing certifications and practical experience alongside formal education.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty, authenticity, integrity, and compassion are the values that matter most to me. They guide the decisions I make, support my overall well-being, and shape my actions every day, both professionally and personally.
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