Karen Wenzler
About Karen Wenzler
Karen Wenzler is a Value Analysis and Clinical Sourcing Manager at CommonSpirit Health, where she has worked since 2015. She holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Indiana University Southeast.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Karen Wenzler has been serving as the Value Analysis / Clinical Sourcing Manager at CommonSpirit Health since 2015. In this role, she focuses on optimizing clinical sourcing processes and enhancing value analysis within the organization. Her tenure at CommonSpirit Health spans over nine years, during which she has contributed to improving operational efficiencies and cost-effectiveness in healthcare delivery. The organization is based in Englewood, Colorado, where she continues to apply her expertise in clinical sourcing.
Education and Expertise
Karen Wenzler holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education (MSN-Ed) from the University of Phoenix, which she completed from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Registered Nursing (BSN) from Indiana University Southeast, studying from 1993 to 1997. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in nursing and healthcare management, enabling her to effectively contribute to value analysis and clinical sourcing initiatives.
Previous Experience at Catholic Health Initiatives
Before her current role at CommonSpirit Health, Karen Wenzler worked at Catholic Health Initiatives in various capacities. From 2012 to 2013, she served as the Regional Clinical Value Analysis Manager in the KYOne Region, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Following this position, she worked as the Clinical Sourcing / Value Analysis Manager from 2015 to 2019 in Englewood, Colorado. Her experience at Catholic Health Initiatives has equipped her with extensive knowledge in clinical value analysis and sourcing strategies.
Current Role as Clinical Research Manager
In addition to her role at CommonSpirit Health, Karen Wenzler has been employed as a Clinical Research Manager / Clinical Value Analysis Manager at Catholic Health Initiatives since 2013. This position allows her to integrate clinical research with value analysis, enhancing the organization’s ability to make informed decisions regarding clinical practices and resource allocation. Her ongoing work in this role reflects her commitment to advancing healthcare quality and efficiency.