With over 17 years of experience in healthcare, Samantha specializes in Skilled Nursing Care, Inpatient Case Management, Population Health, and Value-Based Care. 

Through Caruso Consulting, Samantha helps organizations optimize their operations, foster partnerships, and develop strategies for growth, focusing on improving population health and driving value-based care success. 

For the past 10 years at a large healthcare organization, Samantha has co-led the creation of the Performance Provider Network, integrating post-acute services across skilled nursing facilities, rehab centers, home health agencies, and physicians, to enhance patient outcomes.

Expertise:

• Population Health & Value-Based Care: Implement strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs through population health management and value-based care initiatives.

• Partnership Development: Build and strengthen relationships with ACOs, CINs, and hospitals to improve care coordination and outcomes.

• Workflow Optimization: Analyze and implement streamlined workflows to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

• EMR Implementation: Support organizations in selecting, customizing, and implementing EMR systems for seamless integration and improved clinical operations.

• Social Services & Discharge Planning: Improve social service operations and discharge planning to ensure smooth patient transitions and reduce readmissions.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Provide actionable insights from healthcare data to guide decision-making and enhance performance.

• Public Speaking: Represent clients at conferences, delivering presentations on healthcare management and industry trends.

• Staff Recruitment: Lead recruitment for care management, social service, and administrative roles, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.