Katie Starnes

Lead Utilization Review Nurse at Clearlink Partners

Katie Starnes is a highly experienced nursing professional with a strong focus on utilization review and clinical consulting. Currently serving as the Lead Utilization Review Nurse at Clearlink Partners since August 2019, Katie consistently exceeds production and quality metrics while managing outpatient and inpatient authorization requests. Prior to this role, Katie gained valuable experience at UnitedHealth Group as a Preservice Review RN, where performance consistently surpassed departmental expectations. Additional experience includes positions at Aetna International as an RN UM Clinical Consultant, Anthem, Inc. as an RN Case Manager, and SSM Health as a Registered Nurse. Katie's early career involved roles in patient care and billing within Mercy and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Educational background includes a BA in Art History from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and an AS in Nursing from St. Louis Community College.

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St. Louis, United States

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Clearlink Partners

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Clearlink Partners is an industry-leading managed care consultancy specializing in end-to-end clinical and operational management services and market expansion initiatives for Managed Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Special Needs Plans, complex care populations, and risk-adjusted entities. We support organizations as they navigate a dynamic healthcare ecosystem by helping them manage risk, optimize healthcare spend, improve member experience, accelerate quality outcomes, and promote health equity. Clearlink Partners is an ACAP Preferred Vendor.


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201-500

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