Mercedes “Mickey” Banigan
Summary
As a key player on our Quality Management team at ABHTX for the past 3 years, I have expanded my knowledge of the Medicaid program immensely. I would now like to use this foundation to bring my expertise into the Accreditation and Population Health aspect in QM.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Analyst, Prevention & Wellness Coordinator
Aetna Better Health of Texas
02.2022 - Current
- QM team Lead for Cultural Competency. Work closely with Health Equity Lead for program description updates, and assure NCQA standards are met
- Project Lead for Interdisciplinary Team: collaboration with ICM, Pharmacy Dept manager and Kellum Medical Group
- CARES Member Education program Lead and presenter
- Project Lead for ABHTX and mPulse campaigns
- QM team Lead for State approval of scripts, mailers, etc.
- Collaborate with our MPET national team for Call Campaigns, Mailers, text/IVR messaging, New Member Welcome Calls, etc
- Assist with QPL training; current role as QPL for Bexar service area
Physician Assistant/Associate
Clinical PA-C
01.1986 - 11.2021
- Over 30 years experience in various Clinical roles: Acute/ Urgent Care, Family Medicine, Allergy & Asthma Specialty, Ob/Gyn
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TXBachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXSkills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, QuickBase
- Able to track and interpret data using our ABH dashboards and reports
- Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborating daily with both internal partners and external stakeholders
- Attention to detail, especially with technical writing
Accomplishments
- High Honors Graduate: UTMB
- Dean’s List: Texas A&M and UTMB
- Inducted into ETA Signa Gamma (Honor Heath Fraternity)
- Physician Assistant Emeritus recognition
Timeline
Sr. Analyst, Prevention & Wellness Coordinator
Aetna Better Health of Texas
02.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant/Associate
Clinical PA-C
01.1986 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
Texas A&M University