Debe began her career in health care managing physician offices and patient accounting. In 1989, she relocated to Kansas City and joined Baird, Kurtz and Dobson, CPA as a health care consultant. During this time she conducted operational assessments for hospitals and physician practices and conducted speaking engagements educating health care professionals on compliance and regulatory topics. Debe is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a BS degree in Health Services Management and Masters Degree in Business Administration. She is an active member of ACHE, CHIME, HIMSS, and ACMPE. Debe holds the following certifications: CHCIO, FHIMSS, CMPE and CPHIMS.