Tyara C. Barge

• Provide strategic and operational support for one of ACHE’s largest regional chapters, serving over 1,000 healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate the planning and execution of professional development, DEI initiatives, and networking events in alignment with national ACHE priorities.
• Oversee logistics, vendor relationships, and volunteer engagement to ensure consistent program delivery.
• Collaborate with board members and committee chairs on governance, planning, and outreach.
• Support improvements in engagement strategy, resulting in increased member participation, and stronger post-event feedback.
• Analyzed financial data to make informed decisions on cost savings initiatives.
• Resolved customer service issues in a timely manner while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Reviewed contracts with vendors to ensure compliance with regulations and terms and conditions.
• Maintained budgeting documents for accurate tracking of expenses.

Directed business development and marketing strategies for CALM Behavioral Health and Critical Access Billing, expanding service reach in rural areas.

• Executed outreach campaigns promoting integrated behavioral health solutions and billing services, enhancing client acquisition and partnerships.
• Launched 24/7 behavioral health crisis hotline to provide real-time triage and urgent mental health support during COVID-19.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to align business goals and implement impactful organizational initiatives.
• Strengthened stakeholder engagement through proactive relationship management and timely communication of services.
• Oversaw marketing campaigns and corporate events to boost brand visibility within the rural healthcare sector.

• Oversaw transitions of care and discharge planning within the Medicare Shared Savings Program, reducing readmissions by 5% and post-acute spend by 15%.
• Collaborated with SNFs, ACO partners, and insurers to streamline care pathways and promote continuity.
• Ensured compliance with value-based contract terms, reporting requirements, and patient outcome benchmarks.

• Managed overnight care coordination for a 750-bed academic hospital, serving as the primary contact for escalated social work, discharge, and risk-related matters.
• Addressed complex discharge needs, crisis interventions, and patient advocacy cases in real time.
• Coordinated with legal, compliance, and law enforcement during abuse investigations, and critical incidents.
• Supported hospital operations during off-hours, ensuring safe and timely transitions of care across departments.

• Held early-career roles in hospital case management, behavioral health programs, and public health initiatives at Shorman Solutions, Bayshore Medical Center, Harris County Health Department, and Buckner.
• Provided psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, crisis counseling, and referrals.
• Supported grant-funded community programs, team supervision, and outreach coordination.