Type Of Business:
Health insurance company
Expertise:
Provider connectivity; Business and technology strategy; Innovation for provider electronic solutions
Major Product/SVS:
Health care payer services
Favorite Business Publication:
Harvard Business Journal
Education Degrees:
MBA in Health Care Management, Regis University (2007); Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Political Science, Ball State University (1983)
Affiliations Awards:
Project Management Institute, Inc.
Industry:
Business Development & Implementation
Date of Distinction:
7/14/2011
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was when she managed a department that received Department of the Year recognition.
Charity:
Co-Chair ANGLE Associate Resource Group, WellPoint Inc.
Number Of Years In Profession:
29
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her strong work effort, and personal and profession focus on continuous improvement.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was the principal owner of a medical billing and consulting service for 13 years, which specialized in work with provider entities and health care payers.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Identifying and implementing various projects, programs and plans that support provider connectivity strategies; Handling strategic innovation, business development and implementation; Leading project discovery and planning, and design activities; Consulting, Advising and mentoring staff
Education Certifications:
Project Management Professional
Awards/Honors:
Honors Graduate, Regis University (2007); Honors Graduate, Ball State University (1983)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Baughman intends to continue experiencing professional and personal growth in her provider connectivity role while also expanding her internal and external role as a diversity leader for WellPoint, Inc. through her associate resource group activities.