Kenzie Bahr, MPH
Manager, Strategic Consulting at Spring Street Exchange- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Leadership Capital Region
Capital Region ChamberJun, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Excel: PivotTables for Beginners
LinkedInMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
OneNote 2016 Essential Training
LinkedInMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Foster a Culture of Immunization in the Practice
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Naloxone Training
Schenectady CountyJan, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Cultural Competencies for Healthcare Professionals
MedTrainerSep, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Health Literacy
MedTrainerSep, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Spring Street Exchange
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Strategic Consulting
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Oct 2022 - Present
As the Manager of Healthcare Strategic Consulting at Spring Street Exchange, I am an experienced healthcare leader who is dedicated to advancing health equity and supporting the industry in its transition towards a broader definition of health. My role involves providing strategic support to clients in various areas such as strategy, research, and policy, with a focus on whole person care. As a strategic thinker and practical problem-solver, I am responsible for consulting on client initiatives, providing support on policy initiatives, conducting research and analysis, facilitating meetings and planning sessions, and contributing to the development and leadership of the firm. Overall, my role as the Manager of Healthcare Strategic Consulting at Spring Street Exchange requires a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, a passion for advancing health equity, and a commitment to providing clients with innovative and effective solutions to complex challenges. Show less
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MVP Health Care
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Program Manager
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Nov 2021 - Oct 2022
Responsible for strategic planning across clinical measurement and care improvement functions. This requires facilitating a 3-year vision, 1-year roadmap, and quarterly milestones. Additionally, I am responsible for driving and standing up a cross functional operating model to ensure there is collaboration and transparency across functions. I am also leading an internal and external communications strategy to drive the importance of improving quality of care to members by focusing on reducing barriers to services by tackling care coordination and social determinants within communities. Show less
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Professional Quality Initiatives Lead
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Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
• Analyze monthly data required for NCQA standards and HEDIS/QARR measures. Interpret these findings and identify barriers and methods for improvement.• Work collaboratively with and coordinate the distribution of Quality data to the Behavioral Health Care Management department to develop opportunities for member and provider education.• Created provider informational tip sheets on behavioral health HEDIS measures to educate on best practices.• Assist in the development of behavioral health strategy to outreach members and providers.• Subject matter expert for the Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) managed care product for adults with significant behavioral health needs (mental health or substance use). Show less
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Community Care Physicians, P.C.
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Quality Initiatives Coordinator
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2019
As a Quality Coordinator, I worked in a primary care office with six practicing providers. I was responsible for working all gap lists for HEDIS measures and report to our Quality team and Providers. I designed new quality improvement plans and assisted with staff training in continuous quality improvement methodologies. I oversaw and created workflows for all CPCPlus and PCMH initiatives. This included working with the clerical staff to ensure proper documentation of measures. I was also the staff liaison for the Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC), and was the founder for creating a Quality Initiatives Forum for the all primary care offices within Community Care to share best practices. Show less
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Care Navigator
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
The Integrated Care Management Department helps CapitalCare's primary care offices offer comprehensive case management that helps coordinate care of high risk patients. As a Care Navigator, I help review tasks of high risk patients as well as do intake and follow-up to ensure the best care for our patients.
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Education
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New York Medical College
Master of Public Health - MPH, Behavioral Sciences and Health Promotion -
SUNY Oneonta
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology, Child and Family Studies