Claudeen Barber

Claudeen Barber is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in quality improvement and clinical operations. Currently serving as Vice President of Quality Improvement at Meridian since November 2022, Claudeen previously held the position of Director of Clinical Operations, Quality at Ascension from September 2016 to November 2022, where responsibilities included directing clinical quality services and overseeing various accreditation and reporting initiatives for a large faith-based Clinically Integrated Network. Prior roles include Senior Manager of Quality Improvement at WellCare Health Plans, where Claudeen managed multi-market quality initiatives, and various leadership positions at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, focusing on quality management and operational improvement strategies. Additional experience includes directorship at Humana Military Services, overseeing clinical quality standards. Claudeen holds a Master of Science in Nursing Health Systems Management from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.