Rachael Hudson, MBA
Saugus,USA
Summary
Strategic healthcare leader with an MBA in healthcare management, specializing in operational initiatives and project management. Experienced in process improvement and data analysis to enhance performance and support strategic decisions. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Population Health Specialist
Beth Israel Lahey Health Performance Network
Wakefield, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Analyze population health data to identify high-risk patients and preventive care gaps
- Coordinate interventions for chronic disease management and cancer screening compliance
- Monitored quality metrics to support value-based care initiatives, contributing to improved care delivery
- Collaborated with providers and community partners to identify and address SDOH barriers, facilitating access to necessary resources
- Created dashboards for data visualization, reports, and presentations for clinical and leadership teams
- Audited EHR patient charts for payer guideline compliance and documentation accuracy, enhancing revenue integrity
Care Coordinator
Beth Israel Lahey Behavioral Health
Danvers, USA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated admissions and transitions to ensure seamless continuum of care for behavioral health clients
- Completed insurance Notices of Admission (NOAs) for MBHP, CCA, Wellsense, and Optum to facilitate client access to services
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment placement and ensure effective follow-up care
- Maintained compliance with external agencies including DCF, legal systems, and SORB
- Utilized EVOLV and Epic EHR systems
Territory Lead
Aware Recovery Care, LLC
Concord, USA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Led operations across three counties, overseeing 350+ client cases and supervising 21 staff
- Managed caseload and supervised staff, facilitating monthly team meetings to enhance collaboration and communication
- Conducted chart and staffing audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining quality care
- Supported hiring, onboarding, and training of staff, implementing performance improvement plans to enhance team effectiveness
- Ensured HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation in AURA EHR
Optometric Technician
Watts Eye Associates
Newburyport, USA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted pretesting and supported clinical workflow to enhance patient readiness for examination
- Maintained HIPAA compliance and documentation accuracy to safeguard patient information
- Managed insurance verification, billing, and patient records to ensure seamless patient experiences
Talent Acquisition Specialist- Surgery
Barton Associates
Peabody, USA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Recruited and placed surgeons in locum tenens roles nationwide, enhancing access to specialized surgical care
- Conducted candidate interviews and managed recruitment pipelines to ensure timely placements of qualified surgeons
- Utilized recruitment databases and CRM tools to streamline candidate sourcing and improve tracking efficiency
Education
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (International Business)
Salem State University
Skills
- Population health coordination
- Chronic disease management
- Healthcare analytics
- Quality metrics compliance
- Quality auditing
- Data analysis and reporting
- EHR systems (Epic, Evolv, Aura, EyeMed)
- Project management
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Improvement strategies
- Health systems
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Certification
- IHAT (In-Home Addiction Treatment) Certified Practitioner
- Mental Health First Aid Responder
- CPR / First Aid / AED Certified
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Mandated Reporter
- SQL Certification
Timeline
Population Health Specialist
Beth Israel Lahey Health Performance Network
01.2025 - Current
Care Coordinator
Beth Israel Lahey Behavioral Health
01.2024 - 01.2025
Territory Lead
Aware Recovery Care, LLC
01.2021 - 01.2024
Optometric Technician
Watts Eye Associates
01.2020 - 01.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist- Surgery
Barton Associates
01.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (International Business)
Salem State University