Speaker

Lavana Baldasare, RRT-NPS, AE-C

Manager, Clinical Transformation. Clinically Integrated Network
St. Joseph's Health Partners

With a diverse background that includes Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Asthma Educator, COPD Program Manager, and Business Manager of a Center for Burn and Wound Healing, Lavana brings more than 28 years of healthcare and management experience to her role at St. Joseph’s Health. Recently named Manager of Clinical Transformation in the Clinically Integrated Network, she utilizes her past experiences working closely with both NJ DSRIP and CMS’ BPCI-A programs to effectively oversee a team of RN navigators, case managers, and community health workers focused on population health management. Responsible for developing collaborative workflows, overseeing quality of patient care in the post-acute arena, and managing the high-performing post-acute skilled nursing facility network, Lavana looks forward to continuing the current successes St. Joseph’s Health has had with increasing positive patient outcomes while reducing total cost of care for the hospital.

Sessions

Tuesday, March 21
2:00–3:00 p.m.
50H - Lower Value-Based Care Costs Through Post-Acute Data Transparency