Elizabeth Tavares Mph (Betsy)

Elizabeth (Betsy) Tavares, MPH has a diverse work experience. Elizabeth (Betsy) currently works at CareMax, Inc. as a National Quality Program Manager, starting in November 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Steward Health Care Network in the same role, starting in January 2022 and ending in November 2022.

From 2016 to 2022, Elizabeth worked at HealthSource RI as a Carrier Operations & Contract Manager. In this role, they served as the primary contact and liaison for operational communications and coordination with medical and dental carriers. Elizabeth (Betsy) also managed a broad portfolio of priority projects, including plan management and review, cross-functional organizational planning for Open Enrollment, implementation and oversight of RI's 1332 Waiver for Reinsurance, and coordination of activities in response to federal and environmental events such as Covid-19 and the American Rescue Plan. Additionally, they provided strategic management for the request for proposal process, including vendor selection and contract negotiation, and recruited and developed a Carrier Relations Specialist into a key contributor to the organization.

Prior to their role at HealthSource RI, Elizabeth worked at Lifespan from 2012 to 2016. Elizabeth (Betsy) held the position of Analyst and Process Improvement Consultant (Operational Excellence), where they managed and facilitated project improvement teams focused on various areas such as patient experience, physician/staff engagement, payor contracting, patient safety, and quality. Their responsibilities included providing metrics-driven reporting, managing site-specific and system-wide dashboards, and overseeing surveying projects.

Elizabeth also gained research experience as a Research Assistant at the University of Connecticut Health Center from 2011 to 2012, and communication experience as a Communications Coordinator at The Governor's Prevention Partnership from 2009 to 2010.

Overall, Elizabeth Tavares has a strong background in healthcare operations, quality improvement, project management, and strategic planning.

Elizabeth (Betsy) Tavares, MPH pursued their education with a focus on public health management. Elizabeth (Betsy) completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and African Studies at St. Lawrence University from 2005 to 2009. Following this, they attended The University of Connecticut Health Center where they obtained their Masters in Public Health specializing in Nonprofit and Public Management between 2010 and 2012. In addition to their academic achievements, Betsy Tavares also holds certifications in TapRoot (c) obtained in October 2013 and a Six Sigma Green Belt, though specific details regarding the institution and dates of completion for the latter certification are not provided.