Jim Karagiorgis
About Jim Karagiorgis
Jim Karagiorgis serves as the Vice President of Operational Business Intelligence & Quality at EmblemHealth, where he has worked since 2008. He has extensive experience in business transformation and operational efficiency, having previously held leadership roles at HIP Health Plans and Vytra Health Plans.
Current Role at EmblemHealth
Jim Karagiorgis serves as the Vice President of Operational Business Intelligence & Quality at EmblemHealth. He has held this position since 2008, contributing to the New York City Metropolitan Area for over 16 years. In this role, he has led various business transformation initiatives that focus on improving productivity and quality within the organization.
Previous Experience at HIP Health Plans
Prior to his current role, Jim Karagiorgis worked at HIP Health Plans as the Managing Director of Business Transformation from 2004 to 2008. During his four years in the Greater New York City Area, he was responsible for overseeing significant changes aimed at enhancing operational processes and customer satisfaction.
Leadership at Vytra Health Plans
Jim Karagiorgis served as the Chief Transformation Officer at Vytra Health Plans from 1994 to 2004. His tenure lasted for a decade, during which he focused on driving transformation initiatives that improved operational effectiveness and service delivery.
Educational Background
Jim Karagiorgis has a strong educational foundation in business and engineering. He studied at Columbia Business School, where he completed the Executive Development Program. He also earned an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Operations Engineering from North Carolina State University.
Expertise in Operational Efficiency
Throughout his career, Jim Karagiorgis has directed Lean Six Sigma projects aimed at enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. He has also implemented Claim and Enrollment Audit functions to ensure compliance and accuracy in operations, demonstrating his commitment to quality management.