Melinda Bardos

Melinda Bardos is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in care management and coordination within the healthcare sector. Currently serving as the Director of Care Management at Healthfirst since October 2021, Melinda oversees operations across multiple programs, ensuring compliance and enhancing member outcomes through a large team of clinical managers, RNs, and social workers. Prior experience includes directing care coordination at Richmond University Medical Center, where significant process improvements led to a 50% increase in homecare referrals and a 40% reduction in clinical denials. At Clover Health, Melinda spearheaded behavioral health operations, creating an integrated model that combined mental health screenings with chronic disease management. Melinda also practiced as a psychotherapist from 2011 to 2018, holding a BA in Journalism and an MSW from New York University.