Kari Vanderslice

About Kari Vanderslice

MBA with enthusiasm to execute vision, lead projects, and optimize systems. Passionate about implementing technology, improving business processes, and achieving results. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green BeltSpecialties:Project Management PlanningLiaison between Technical and Non-Technical Audiences Client Relations TrainingProcess ImprovementWorkflow, Systems Analysis & RedesignSoftware Testing & Implementation Kolbe Index = Quick Start InnovatorSystems experience in several industries - financial operations, benefits, health insurance, health care, claims, Medicare, Medicaid, software development, hospitality Technologies / EHRs - MS Teams, MS Office, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Salesforce, Dynamics CRM, QNXT, AMISYS, Allscripts, Amazing Charts, Aprima, Athena, Cerner, ClaimTrak, eClinicalWorks, e-MDs, Centricity, Greenway, Intergy, Impact Pro, IMS Meditab, McKesson, MediTouch, NextGen, Practice Fusion, SuiteMed.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Health Services Advisory Group, Inc. (HSAG)

   Jan 2011 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Managed projects for several states including quality improvement activities, information systems readiness reviews, operational meetings, and various contract activities. •Conducted webinars, systems capability assessments, and reviews of population health integration of Medicaid medical, dental, and behavioral health plans.•Primary contact for communications with state Medicaid agencies and health plans to improve performance, quality, and compliance.•Provided technical assistance, systems analysis, reporting, and training for clients.•Improved SharePoint use and functionality for clients’ project management activities.•Ensured timely and high-quality deliverables and met deadlines.HSAG is the External Quality Review Organization (EQRO) for Medicaid managed care in 19 states affecting more than 41 million Medicaid recipients, or over 50% of the nation\'s Medicaid population. Performed project management for several states to coordinate -MANDATORY EQRO activities: • Validation of performance improvement projects (PIPs)• Validation of reported performance measures• Review of compliance with the standards in 42 CFR 438 Subpart D• Validation of provider network adequacy• Annual technical report summary of findings on quality, access, and timeliness of care. OPTIONAL EQRO Activities:• Validation of encounter data• Administration of the CAHPS Plan Survey• Calculation of performance measures selected by the state• Completion of studies on quality that focus on an aspect of clinical or non-clinical services• Technical assistance to the state and plans as related to conducting PIPs, quality reporting, and accreditation preparedness• Assistance with quality rating system or scorecard development

Education

• Old Dominion University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  1998 — 1999

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Dietetics, magna cum laude