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Kiah Palumbo

Wilmington,NC

Summary

Licensed clinical social worker and strategic healthcare leader with over 15 years of experience in care coordination, program development, and system transformation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, design and implement value-based care initiatives, and collaborate with payers and providers to improve health outcomes. Recognized for innovation, equity-focused leadership, and data-informed decision-making.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director, Value Based Care

OneCare Vermont
01.2025 - Current
  • Provide strategic leadership and guidance to ACO network participants, collaborators, and stakeholders to align with evolving healthcare reform initiatives.
  • Cultivate high-trust relationships with senior leaders, payers, and regulators to drive adoption of clinical and quality strategies.
  • Align strategy and resources with executive leadership of OneCare ACO to optimize cross-organizational collaboration.
  • Lead innovation and promote data-driven approaches to improve cost, utilization, and quality across the healthcare continuum.
  • Oversee design and integration of programs, policies, and systems supporting population health management across analytics, clinical, informatics, and quality teams.
  • Ensure inclusive governance by integrating diverse voices across the ACO network into clinical committee structures.
  • Development of new initiatives and pilot programs network wide targeting systemic gaps
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives aligning with organizational goals.

Manager, Value Based Care

OneCare Vermont
04.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to members of the Value Based Care team
  • Development and implementation of population health model program aligned with organizational value-based care goals.
  • Collaborate with payers on contract obligations, metrics, and system improvements.
  • Oversee program documentation and deliverables for regulatory compliance and resource allocation
  • Supervised junior staff, fostering skill development and promoting a collaborative environment.
  • Streamlined communication channels between departments, enhancing project coordination.

Care Coordination Program Administrator

OneCare Vermont
02.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided clinical leadership and indirect supervision to care coordination implementation specialists.
  • Lead design and development of care coordination programs aligned with value-based care goals.
  • Collaborated with payers on contract obligations, metrics, and system improvements.
  • Oversaw program implementation, documentation, and deliverables for regulatory compliance.
  • Facilitated Care Coordination Workgroup and support DULCE program implementation.
  • Analyzed data to inform program strategy and network transformation.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between stakeholders by serving as a liaison between departments, promoting collaboration and information sharing.

Care Coordination Implementation Specialist

OneCare Vermont
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Supported network participants in meeting care coordination expectations.
  • Delivered education sessions on population health and care coordination.
  • Contributed to program design through data analysis and stakeholder feedback.
  • Created mid-year and end-of-year deliverables for leadership review.
  • Developed training materials and documentation for end-users to support ongoing program engagement

Care Manager

Department of Mental Health, State of Vermont
08.2018 - 10.2021
  • Provided clinical care management for children and families in the mental health system.
  • Conducted quality audits and coordinated with state partners on systemic challenges.
  • Managed data systems and authorized Medicaid residential treatment funding.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate comprehensive care strategies for clients.
  • Managed complex caseloads, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, and documentation for optimal care outcomes.

Enhanced Family Services Program Manager

Lamoille County Mental Health Services
08.2014 - 08.2018

Employee Wellness Program Intern

Fletcher Allen Health Care
09.2013 - 04.2014

Service Coordinator

Northwest Counseling and Support Services
07.2011 - 09.2013

Service Coordinator

Sterling Area Services
04.2010 - 07.2011

Education

Master of Social Work -

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Vermont

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Decision-making
  • Employee development
  • Creativity and innovation

Certification

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Vermont – Since 2020

Awards

State of Vermont Employee Letter of Commendation, LCMHS Employee of the Year (Shirley Hayden Award), 2016, Seven Challenges Trained Leader, Resource Parent Curriculum+ Trainer

Timeline

Director, Value Based Care

OneCare Vermont
01.2025 - Current

Manager, Value Based Care

OneCare Vermont
04.2024 - 01.2025

Care Coordination Program Administrator

OneCare Vermont
02.2023 - 04.2024

Care Coordination Implementation Specialist

OneCare Vermont
10.2021 - 02.2023

Care Manager

Department of Mental Health, State of Vermont
08.2018 - 10.2021

Enhanced Family Services Program Manager

Lamoille County Mental Health Services
08.2014 - 08.2018

Employee Wellness Program Intern

Fletcher Allen Health Care
09.2013 - 04.2014

Service Coordinator

Northwest Counseling and Support Services
07.2011 - 09.2013

Service Coordinator

Sterling Area Services
04.2010 - 07.2011

Master of Social Work -

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Vermont

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