Barbara Ward

Barbara Ward is an experienced manager with a robust background in project management within the healthcare industry. Currently serving as the Manager for Il Pathways to Health at AgeOptions since November 2025, Barbara previously held significant roles at Medical Home Network from September 2020 to August 2025, where responsibilities included hiring and mentoring project managers while overseeing successful compliance audits and vendor transitions. Prior experience at Health Care Services Corporation (Blue Cross Blue Shield) from April 2007 to March 2020 involved leading multiple projects related to Medicare operations and mandated materials, collaborating with vendors, and managing teams to improve processes. Barbara's career also includes roles at AT&T/SBC/Ameritech where project management and network service initiatives were key focuses. Barbara possesses an Associate of Business degree from Prairie State Community College.