Krista Hinkle

Krista Hinkle is a highly experienced Clinical Quality Program Manager specializing in accreditation processes within the behavioral health sector. Currently employed at Carelon Behavioral Health since April 2022, Krista leads NCQA MBHO accreditation initiatives and manages overall accreditation processes. Prior roles include Regional Clinical Quality Program Manager at Carelon Behavioral Health, where Krista acted as a project manager for NCQA certifications and served as a liaison with various departments. From October 2015 to April 2022, Krista was the Quality Director for the Tri-State/Mid-Atlantic region at Beacon Health Options, overseeing quality management for multiple accounts. Krista's career began at ValueOptions, Inc., where key positions included Quality Manager and Quality Management Specialist II. Krista holds two Master's degrees in Social Work, focused on Community Development, from Saint Louis University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology from Eastern Illinois University.