Rachel Bembas
BH Quality Principal Consultant at Health Management Associates
- Role
- Principal Consultant at Health Management Associates
- Location
- Union Dale, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rachel Bembas
A Behavioral Health Quality Leader with over 15 years\' experience in Behavioral Health…
Experience
Principal Consultant
Apr 2022 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US
Extensive expertise in performance measurement for behavioral health, especially within quality improvement, measurement-based care, and value-based care, including comprehensive understanding of the current landscape and trends in the industry.• Integration of Behavioral Health into other care spaces including child and adolescent health, physical health, corrections, and population health• Design and development of innovative approaches to addressing SDOH to improve BH outcomes especially in the housing and food space.• Embedding health equity into quality structures to ensure a robust and intentional approach to BH care that is considerate of the diverse needs of populations• Proven track record in developing and implementing metrics for measuring outcomes and quality of care in behavioral health settings.• Designing and guiding data analysis and performance measurement techniques to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of behavioral health interventions and programs.• Strong understanding of reimbursement models and payment methodologies specific to substance use treatment, including alternative payment models (APMs) and pay-for-performance structures.• Implementing training programs to educate substance use providers on the principles and strategies of value-based payment, promoting improved outcomes and financial sustainability.• Extensive expertise in the implementation of measurement-based care (MBC) practices, including the design and implementation of MBC protocols, tools, clinical decision processes, and workflows.• Designing and delivering comprehensive training programs for behavioral health providers on MBC principles, tools, and techniques, promoting widespread adoption and effective implementation.
Education
Marywood University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Health Promotion
Marywood University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human Development and Health Promotion
2010 — 2014
Towson University
Master's degree, Research and Experimental Psychology
2006 — 2008
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