Wendi Bognar
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Experienced Director/Manager with 20+ years of successful leadership experience. Dedicated to delivering exemplary service and achieving metrics. Proven track record of implementing interdepartmental projects to improve operational efficiency. Highly regarded by staff, peers, and management with consistently high employee engagement scores. Seeking Director position to leverage expertise in delivering quality healthcare and establishing competitive business advantage. Possess extensive knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual-Eligible markets for comprehensive understanding of industry landscape.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Program Design and Strategy
CVS Health / Aetna / Coventry Health Care
07.2022 - Current
- RAP & PCR SME for Community Care - creating Project Plans for initial Dedicated RAP Teams and all enhancements resulting in successful launches
- Participates as SME across LOBs (MA, DSNP, IFP) to provide input and collaboration as Best Practice in operations and reporting
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large project from intial plan to implementation.
Manager, Clinical Health Services, East Region
CVS Health / Aetna
04.2013 - 07.2022
- Initiated and managing ACP Decisions pilot, Aetna Home Heart Care , Multi-cultural Initiative and BH Specialists
- Managed PA DSNP operations per Model of Care, reporting and successful outcomes
- Leveraged relationships with departments & provided streamlines, strategic approaches
- Tracked & exceeded performance targets for staff members and program tracks
- Responsible for daily operations of CORE team – onboarding, key metric monitoring, reporting results
- Successful transition to clinical system, resource for management team, ad hoc reporting
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Co-Morbid Case Management CM
Aetna
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Participated as Case Manager in the initial CMCM program - implemented WFs, offered input for enhancements, exceeded operational metrics
- Developed comprehensive case plans for clients, resulting in more effective support and improved outcomes.
- Structured standardized case management processes to comply with regulatory agency statutes and standards.
- Obtained CCM,
Chief Administrative Officer & Consultant
OurPetNetwork LLC
01.2011 - 03.2013
Nurse Case Manager
P.N.A.P. Peer Nurse Assistance Program
03.2010 - 11.2010
Comprehensive Care Manager
Healthways, Inc | Pittsburgh, PA
01.2006 - 03.2010
Marketing Specialist and Enrollment Manager – Director Level
LIFE Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA
09.1998 - 01.2005
- Responsible for entire marketing function & enrollment process in start-up Nursing Facility Diversion program administered by the PA Department of Public Welfare (DPW) – known as PACE program nationally
Director
South Hills Health System, In-Home Services | Pittsburgh, PA
12.1996 - 09.1998
- Responsible for planning & marketing activities for home health agency (over 300,000 visits per year), hospice & developing Management Services Organization (MSO) for In-Home Services
Consultant
Diversified Medical Management | Pittsburgh, PA
06.1996 - 11.1996
Manager & Assistance to President
Hospital Home Health Services, Inc. | Pittsburgh, PA
08.1991 - 06.1996
Education
Master of Health Administration -
The Graduate School of Public Health And The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business University of Pittsburgh
Master of Business Administration -
The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science -
University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing
Skills
- Project Management - studying for PMP
- New business, program & pilot development
- Analytical Skills- metrics, monitoring & results oriented
- Management Participation – BOD, executive, management & teams
- BH and PH business acumen
- Strategic & Market Planning
- Ability to motivate & inspire others
- Ability to multi-task diverse projects
- Complex problem-solving & conflict resolution
- Leadership & team-building skills, managing for success
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN, MHA, MHA, CCM
Additional Information
Chairman of BOD, Allegheny Health Choices, Inc - 2022 - 2024 (current)
Volunteer, 412 Food Rescue
Timeline
Project Manager, Program Design and Strategy
CVS Health / Aetna / Coventry Health Care
07.2022 - Current
Manager, Clinical Health Services, East Region
CVS Health / Aetna
04.2013 - 07.2022
Co-Morbid Case Management CM
Aetna
09.2011 - 04.2013
Chief Administrative Officer & Consultant
OurPetNetwork LLC
01.2011 - 03.2013
Nurse Case Manager
P.N.A.P. Peer Nurse Assistance Program
03.2010 - 11.2010
Comprehensive Care Manager
Healthways, Inc | Pittsburgh, PA
01.2006 - 03.2010
Marketing Specialist and Enrollment Manager – Director Level
LIFE Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA
09.1998 - 01.2005
Director
South Hills Health System, In-Home Services | Pittsburgh, PA
12.1996 - 09.1998
Consultant
Diversified Medical Management | Pittsburgh, PA
06.1996 - 11.1996
Manager & Assistance to President
Hospital Home Health Services, Inc. | Pittsburgh, PA
08.1991 - 06.1996
Master of Health Administration -
The Graduate School of Public Health And The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business University of Pittsburgh
Master of Business Administration -
The Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science -
University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing
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