Beth Duschatko

About Beth Duschatko

With extensive experience in healthcare leadership, I currently serve as Health Service Administrator (Director) at Wellpath, specializing in overseeing healthcare delivery systems within correctional facilities. My role focuses on ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Combining expertise in cross-functional team building, EMR systems, new technologies, workflow optimization and financial management, I am dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care. My focus is on driving operational excellence, leveraging strict adherence to accreditation standards and facility policies to create a high-reliability organization where staff are consistently equipped and empowered to deliver the highest quality of care and safety for patients.

Experience

1. Health Service Administrator

   Wellpath

   Jun 2025 — Present

   As Health Services Administrator, I manage and evaluate comprehensive healthcare delivery systems within correctional facilities, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and facility policies. I lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective medical, dental, and mental health services while fostering a culture of compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:Oversee daily operations of healthcare delivery, ensuring regulatory and accreditation compliance.Direct recruitment, onboarding, licensure, credentialing, and performance evaluation of staff.Manage departmental budgets, financial reporting, and cost-control initiatives to ensure fiscal responsibility.Monitor subcontracted services, provider performance, and medical records for quality and efficiency.Lead project management initiatives, from policy implementation to quality improvement programs, ensuring timely and effective execution.Review and manage complex inmate cases, hospitalizations, and referrals to optimize care and mitigate liability.Maintain strong communication with facility leadership, external agencies, and stakeholders.Champion quality improvement initiatives and serve as liaison for accreditation and professional standards.

Education

• Northern Arizona University

  M.S with Distinction, Geoscience

  2003 — 2007

• Murdoch University

  Study Abroad

  1998 — 1999

• Northern Arizona University

  BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

  2013 — 2014

• University of Arizona

  B.S., Geoscience

  1996 — 2001

• Northern Arizona University

  MSN with Distinction, Nursing

  2017 — 2019