Hello, I'm Barbara W.
Details
- Professional CategoryOperations, Logistics, Customer Support
- Location
- Years of Relevant Experience20+ years
- Seniority LevelC-Suite
- Consulting Rate (Hourly)130
Headline
Healthcare leader
Experience
Practice Director
St Luke's Health SystemJune 2024 - August 2025Oversight and guidance of a hospital division providing services across the state of Idaho.
Security review and oversight to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations to assure licensure and credentialing status.
Investigation and corrective action for violations.
Stakeholder management and conflict resolution.
Director and Acting CNO
PeaceHealth Medical SystemMarch 2022 - February 2024Responsible for all inpatient psychiatry services including accreditation, revenue, and utilization management as well as all clinical oversight across the campus.
Led strategic initiatives across the center including the change management of hospital closure.
Achieved exceptional audit results with DNV, Oregon Health Authority, and Medicaid/Medicare.
Managed infrastructure, systems, and standards to achieve desired outcomes in Quality Improvement, KPIs, HEDIS indicators, IPFQR, and productivity metrics in collaboration with medical directors and department chairs.
Oversaw fiscal and business planning ( operational budgets of $60-117M), as well as utilization review and revenue cycle.
Represented the organization during union contract negotiations.
COO
Pathways to HousingMay 2021 - May 2022Grew and stabilized this non-profit agency to achieve its mission of eliminating homelessness.
Developed strategic and long-range plans and policies for overall business operations and ensured regulatory compliance for all areas of responsibility.
COO
Concerted CareDecember 2014 - May 2021Built this integrated healthcare company from the ground up, growing from 0 employees and patients to a $15M a year endeavor with 4 sites, over 2,000 patients, and 200 employees.
Achieved the highest level of CARF accreditation and licensure.
Established partnerships with EHR (electronic health record) vendors to support integration with NPPES, PECOS, CAQH, Novitas, Optum, and Beacon Provider Connect.
Developed specialized functionality within EHR systems for our unique integrated care settings, complying with all individual regulations, and offering unique integrated functionality for improved patient outcomes.
Provided expert knowledge and guidance at hearings and neighborhood association meetings for building coalition on controversial topics such as medication-assisted treatment for opiate users.
Served as the Safety Officer with oversight of the Compliance Department and all QA/QI activities throughout all change management initiatives as we implemented new programs and developed new sites.
Wrote and managed Strategic Plans for corporate goal achievement and highest safety indicators.
Worked very closely with regulatory bodies, legislators, and national organizations to promote shared goals of patient safety, patient outcomes, community impact, and financial stewardship.
Covered CFO role as needed, managed and developed budgets, achieved financial milestones for maximum ROI, and oversaw billing department for successful financial audits with CMS and Beacon Health Options (the Administrative Service Organization at the time).
Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
United States
Language(s)
- English
Education
Yeshiva University
MastersApplied Psychology -
NYU
DegreeNursing -
California State University Sonoma
DegreeEnglish and Psychology -
Professional Membership / Certification
PMP and RN
I am interested in
- Career Opportunities
- Providing Services based on my Expertise