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Karen Farris-Barnhart

Karen Farris-Barnhart 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
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