CBO Leadership
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Kaden Kartsone
Chief Operating Officer
Kaden Kartsone is an accomplished healthcare operations leader with deep expertise in medical billing, revenue cycle management, and practice growth strategy. As the COO of Central Billing Office, he has helped healthcare providers across multiple specialties maximize reimbursements, reduce denials, and safeguard revenue through precise coding, efficient processes, and compliance-focused systems.
Known for a hands-on, solutions-driven approach, Kaden blends technical expertise with strategic leadership, guiding teams to deliver consistent, measurable results. His entrepreneurial experience in founding and scaling multiple businesses has sharpened his skills in operational efficiency, client service, and long-term growth planning. Driven by a commitment to integrity and excellence, Kaden ensures every CBO client receives both financial clarity and peace of mind.
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Tracey Kartsone
Founder & President
With over 35 years of experience in medical billing, coding, and revenue cycle management, Tracey is the founder and driving force behind Central Billing Office. Since establishing CBO in 1989, she has transformed it from a single-client operation into a trusted partner for more than 30 healthcare practices across Utah and beyond - a growth achieved almost entirely through word-of-mouth referrals.
Tracey’s extensive knowledge spans multiple specialties, with a particular expertise in anesthesia billing, compliance, and payer negotiations. She has guided providers through complex regulatory changes, optimized practice workflows, and recovered significant revenue by correcting coding and process inefficiencies. Her leadership philosophy centers on ethical, family-oriented values, ensuring that both clients and employees are treated with respect, honesty, and unwavering support.
Widely regarded for her integrity, reliability, and dedication, Tracey has built enduring relationships with every provider she serves, many of whom have been with CBO for decades. She attributes her success to the success of her clients, taking pride in offering not only exceptional billing services but also a personal connection that fosters trust and long-term collaboration.
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Katrina Hobbs
Chief Compliance Officer
With over 12 years of experience in healthcare compliance and payer relations, Katrina serves as Chief Compliance Officer at Central Billing Office. Katrina has played an integral role in upholding CBO’s reputation for accuracy, integrity, and client advocacy.
Katrina specializes in ensuring that both CBO and its clients remain fully compliant with insurance payer requirements, state and federal regulations, and evolving industry standards. She leads CBO’s credentialing team, overseeing all aspects of provider enrollment and contracting to ensure timely, accurate agreements with payers. Known for her persistence, attention to detail, and strong negotiation skills, Katrina consistently secures favorable contracts that support the financial health of CBO’s clients.
Her leadership ensures that CBO’s compliance processes remain proactive and thorough, safeguarding clients against costly errors and positioning their practices for long-term stability and success.