Maria Wilks, Cphq
About Maria Wilks, Cphq
Maria Wilks is the Manager of Quality/Accreditation at Cambia Health Solutions, where she leads a team of project managers and focuses on aligning regulatory standards with accreditation requirements. With prior experience at Tenet Healthcare and L.A.Care Health Plan, she has a strong background in quality improvement and survey readiness activities across multiple health plans.
Work at Cambia Health Solutions
Maria Wilks has been serving as the Manager of Quality/Accreditation at Cambia Health Solutions since 2014. In this role, she leads a team of three project managers and focuses on interpreting regulatory standards to ensure compliance with accreditation requirements. Maria oversees the development and implementation of the annual Quality Program Description, Work Plan, and Evaluation. She has successfully facilitated URAC and NCQA survey readiness activities for six health plans across four states, demonstrating her expertise in quality management and accreditation processes.
Previous Experience at Tenet Healthcare
Maria Wilks worked at Tenet Healthcare as the Vice President of Physician Services for the Specialty Hospital Division from 1992 to 1995. During her three-year tenure, she gained valuable experience in healthcare management and physician services, contributing to her extensive background in quality and accreditation.
Experience at L.A. Care Health Plan
From 2006 to 2014, Maria Wilks held the position of Quality Improvement Manager and NCQA Project Manager at L.A. Care Health Plan in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Over her eight years in this role, she focused on quality improvement initiatives and managed projects related to the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards, further enhancing her expertise in healthcare quality management.
Education and Expertise
Maria Wilks has pursued various courses related to healthcare quality and accreditation. Her educational background supports her professional roles, particularly in interpreting regulatory standards and ensuring alignment with accreditation standards. This foundation has contributed to her effectiveness in managing quality programs and leading teams in healthcare settings.
Leadership and Collaboration
In her current role at Cambia Health Solutions, Maria Wilks collaborates with stakeholders to identify organizational gaps and develop strategies for improvement. Her leadership skills are evident in her ability to guide her team and facilitate readiness activities for accreditation surveys, ensuring that health plans meet necessary standards and improve overall quality.