Bette Braem

Experience

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  UnitedHealth Group

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Network Development Specialist

  Developed behavioral health PPO provider networks in Florida and Arkansas; recruited and screened psychiatrists, psychologists, and treatment facilities with an eye on quality and cost-effectiveness.

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  Medica

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Developed and implemented marketing and enrollment processes for new Medicare + Medicaid product (Senior Care Dual). Provided education and training and served as central liaison to care systems, providers, skilled nursing facilities, potential members, and county managed care staff. Coordinated and implemented statewide expansion of the Minnesota Prepaid Medical Assistance Program for Medica’s Government Programs division. Collaborated with providers, county public health and human service directors to assure health care access that met the special needs of low-income populations.

  • Manager Education and Enrollment (Senior Care Dual)

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

  • Regional Development Specialist

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1996
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  UCare

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Managed Medicaid & Medicare provider contracts + statewide network of primary care clinics/systems and PPOs. Implemented targeted service area expansions and roll-out of new Medicare and Medicaid products. Managed start-up of primary and specialty provider networks for new Medicare+Choice product (UCare for Seniors). Collaborated extensively with provider networks to develop a comprehensive collaborative service model that included coordination of quality management, utilization review protocols, delegated care management, HCFA/CMS regulatory compliance and oversight, ongoing training, and systematic communication processes. Developed network of 60 skilled nursing facilities

  • Primary Care Network Manager

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  • Provider Relations Medicare Manager

    Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
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  Be The Match

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2018

  Directed organizational quality strategy, systems, staff and budget across multiple functions to assure internal and external partners’ compliance with regulations and highest standards of safety for bone marrow transplant patients and their volunteer donors. Managed the design, start-up and service delivery of a premier advocacy services program to centrally represent the rights and special needs of volunteer marrow donors throughout the US. Implemented systematic processes for informed consent, case management for adverse events, medical/disability coverage, protection of confidentiality, and financial assistance; resulting in improved direct experience and increased satisfaction for thousands of donors.

  • Director Quality Systems and Regulatory Services

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2018

  • Manager Donor Advocacy Program

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2006
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  HealthPartners

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2022

  Manager Products and Programs - Product and Market Innovations