Karen Farris-Barnhart
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Karen Farris-Barnhart
Manager of Network Services
317.692.5222 ext 225 (p)
317.692.5233 (f) |
Suburban Focus
As Manager of Network Services, Karen Farris-Barnhart oversees the operations of credentialing and payor enrollment for SHO's owner hospitals, including:
- Risk credentialing and network management for the PHOs
- Provider and network management for the hospital employee plans
- Medical staff credentialing services
- Delegated credentialing for approximately 20 payors for the hospital employed providers
- Credentialing communication
- Messenger model non-risk contracting support
Karen is also a member of SHO's Operations Council, Communications Council, Managed Care Council, Quality & Shared Services Council, Risk Retention Group Management Council, HIPAA Compliance Team, and Mission & Values Team.
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
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| 1998-1999 |
Westside Village (Indianapolis)
Marketing Manager
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| 1990-1998 |
Memorial Hospital (Jasper, Indiana)
Health Educator
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Memberships
Member, Executive Women in Healthcare
Member, Medical Group Management Association
