Katrina Bennett
About Katrina Bennett
Katrina Bennett serves as the Division Director at CommonSpirit Health and has held the position of Director of Managed Care at Dignity Health since 1998. With extensive experience in provider relations and network development, she has contributed significantly to revenue cycle management and healthcare reimbursement strategies.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Katrina Bennett has served as Division Director at CommonSpirit Health since 2019. In this role, she oversees various operational aspects within the organization, focusing on enhancing healthcare delivery and provider relations. Her leadership contributes to the strategic direction of the division, ensuring alignment with the overall mission of CommonSpirit Health.
Experience at Dignity Health
Katrina Bennett has been the Director of Managed Care at Dignity Health since 1998. In this capacity, she is responsible for developing provider networks for various health plans, including HMO, Medicare Risk, POS, and PPO products. Her efforts impact over 200,000 lives, demonstrating her significant role in managed care operations within the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Role at Prudential Healthcare
Before her current positions, Katrina Bennett worked at Prudential Healthcare as Network Manager - Provider Relations from 1984 to 1997. During her 13 years in this role, she implemented alternate forms of reimbursement for provider contracts across a six-county area in the San Francisco Bay Area. This experience laid the foundation for her expertise in healthcare provider relations.
Education and Expertise
Katrina Bennett holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University, where she studied Computer Science from 1981 to 1983. She also earned an Associate of Arts degree in Computer Science from Suomi College, studying from 1979 to 1981. Her educational background supports her expertise in denial management and contract language improvements, which are critical for effective revenue cycle management.