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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
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Renea DeGeorge

Renea DeGeorge

Bend,OR

Summary

Over 19 years of valuable health plan expertise, six years of account implementation and more than nine years dedicated to Program Management..

Additionally possess a strong financial background that includes brokerage experience.

Collaborative leader with dedication and partnering with coworkers and stakeholders to promote an engaged, empowering work culture.

Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings along with strong communication skills. Dedicated to diversity and inclusion at every level

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Planning & Operations

CareOregon Health Plans
05.2024 - Current
  • Work with Regional Leadership to manage Strategic Planning initiative with a goal of financial savings and improved outcomes.
  • Manage Team Process improvements and communication outlets and strategic improvements throughout regional teams.
  • Collaborate daily with Regional Executive leadership to manage, prioritize and implement projects for successful results.
  • Worked effectively across internal and external teams to move projects forward.
  • Implemented tracking, communication, and project documentation into Regional spaces.

Program Manager for Value Based Payments

CareOregon
10.2023 - Current
  • Participate and lead internal and external project stakeholders through a portfolio of project and program improvements
  • Conduct discovery meetings to identify program needs and requirements. Use that information to create project plans for executive submission and approval
  • Manage Value-Based incentive payment model program using external audit results as baseline. Reduced results from high risk to low-risk across all areas. Also implemented additional improvements across program for improved execution of elements
  • Create process improvements including system automations, new program materials, training items for department and programs, as well as create dashboards to monitor results
  • Remove team obstacles, improve processes, and develop understanding of team and partner roles to improve outcomes
  • Liaison between departments for planning and managing deliverables around strategic objectives
  • Develop and draft processes, policies, and training items throughout team

Value Based Care Program Manager

St Charles Health Systems
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Manage multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams
  • Collaborate with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure
  • Captured over two million dollars in savings by implementing improvements within payer credentialing area
  • Work with VP of Contracting and CFO on Medicaid and Medicare Contracts around shared risk, community surplus and improved metric outcomes
  • Maintain milestones and objective targets based on input from functional areas, stakeholders, and executive leaders.
  • Participate in pilot tests and implementation of new systems as well as vendor onboarding
  • Point of contact for departments for smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments

Program Manager for Strategic Partnerships

PacificSource Health Plans
06.2018 - 01.2022
  • Put into position personally created by Chief Medical Officer and Regional Executive Vice President
  • Managed JOC Meetings that included outlining and presenting material for Value Based Initiatives and executive sponsored projects, while assisting in developing future state of projects and outcomes
  • Managed multiple Committees associated with Central Oregon region. Planned, communicated, and monitored strategies for committee results and outcomes. Created and monitored dashboard for company reference
  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments
  • Collaborated with Executive Leadership and directly with Chief Medical Officer to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure
  • Reduced Provider set up errors by 80% and reduced capitation payment errors by three million dollars in two- year time frame through PCP assignment optimization and process quality improvements
  • Managed annual planning meetings for JOC and Medicare Operations committees
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and analytical reports to executive leadership with regulation reviews and updates for all lines of business
  • Partnered with internal and external teams (Cust. Svc., Operations, Rev Cycle, Contracting, Quality) to review opportunities, implement improvements, and ensure department supports are optimized
  • Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments
  • Liaison for health system implementation of Epic EHR system

Provider Service Team Lead

PacificSource Health Plans
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Mentored office employees on proper administrative procedures and how to use programs such as Facets and Sharepoint, keeping operations consistent and efficient for maximum performance
  • Recruited, hired, trained and supervised staff of 10 Statewide, and implemented mentoring program that offered positive employee engagement
  • Managed internal team programs, coordinated efforts throughout team members, and delegated responsibilities as appropriate
  • Monitored team results and adjusted priorities as required
  • Developed and implemented office management procedures to increase team productivity and accuracy
  • Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs
  • Monitored capitation and payment outcomes for company's largest Health System and collaborated with leadership for improvement projects

Provider Service Representative

PacificSource Healthplans
04.2016 - 11.2017
  • Supported three Health Systems and CCO Tribal Community to strengthen relationship and improve cost and utilization throughout all lines of business
  • Hosted and presented workshops and improvement meetings for internal and external stakeholders
  • Educated providers about billing, payment processing, and support policies and procedures
  • Managed relationships with over 50 providers throughout six counties and two CCO Regions while maintaining high standards of service
  • Facilitated inter-departmental communication to effectively provide customer support
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes
  • Sought ways to improve processes and services provided
  • Ongoing communications and site visits to continually foster partnership growth and compliance

Account Manager & Implementation

UnitedHealth Group, UHG
04.2010 - 04.2016
  • Effectively managed and monitored 150+ Medicare Employer account portfolios
  • Conducted Medicare Presentations for Employer group populations nationwide
  • Liaison between client, company, and TPA's to resolve any issues and strengthen relationship to onboard employee groups
  • Implemented New Employer group accounts averaging 500 or more retirees, working via remote environments
  • Acted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ongoing product/client development
  • Identified potential obstacles and develop solutions to remain on track
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely communication and effective problem resolution.
  • Developed strong relationships within company departments and outside employer groups by exceeding service level agreements (SLA) and providing superior customer service
  • Conducted regular account reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure continued success.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Albright College
  • Member of Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
  • Dean's List all semesters - 3.99 GPA

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership and Motivation
  • Policy and process improvements
  • Project and Program management
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Implementation and skilled transitional coordinator
  • MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet and various systems experience

Additional Information

  • Project Management continuing education through PMI Institute
  • Lean Principles and Si Sigma Training
  • Formerly held Series 7 and 63 Stockbroker's licenses
  • Member of Executive Fiduciary Committee for Employee Retirement & Pension plans- PacificSource Health plans

Timeline

Senior Planning & Operations - CareOregon Health Plans
05.2024 - Current
Program Manager for Value Based Payments - CareOregon
10.2023 - Current
Value Based Care Program Manager - St Charles Health Systems
01.2022 - 10.2023
Program Manager for Strategic Partnerships - PacificSource Health Plans
06.2018 - 01.2022
Provider Service Team Lead - PacificSource Health Plans
11.2017 - 06.2018
Provider Service Representative - PacificSource Healthplans
04.2016 - 11.2017
Account Manager & Implementation - UnitedHealth Group, UHG
04.2010 - 04.2016
Albright College - Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Renea DeGeorge