Karen Farris-Barnhart
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Karen Farris-Barnhart Manager of Shared Service Development 317.692.5222 ext 225 (p) 317.692.5233 (f) |
Suburban Focus
As Manager of Shared Service Development, Karen Farris-Barnhart manages a portfolio of shared service opportunities for SHO’s owner hospitals through the Shared Services Council. Karen promotes and administers the Affinity Group structure and their emphasis on best practice sharing and shared service iniatiatives. She is also a member of SHO’s Operations Council, Affinity Group Leadership Council, Communications Council, HIPAA Compliance Team and the Mission & Values Team, and is the coordinator of the CNO Council.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Public Health Administration, Indiana University, 1988
Professional Experience
| 1999-present | Suburban Health Organization Manager of Shared Services Manager of Physician Services Provider Relations Representative |
| 1998-1999 | Westside Village (Indianapolis) Marketing Manager |
| 1990-1998 | Memorial Hospital (Jasper, Indiana) Health Educator |
Memberships
Member, Executive Women in Healthcare
Member, Medical Group Management Association

