Lori Kuchlewski
About Lori Kuchlewski
Lori Kuchlewski serves as the Lead Risk Adjustment Data Analyst at EmblemHealth, where she has worked since 2011. She holds multiple degrees in Applied Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, and Health Administration, and possesses advanced skills in statistical programming and data analysis.
Work at EmblemHealth
Lori Kuchlewski has been employed at EmblemHealth since 2011, serving as the Lead Risk Adjustment Data Analyst. In this role, she applies advanced statistical and programming methods to enhance programming and reporting approaches. She interacts with internal IT staff and various business units to address issues related to the submission and correction of APD and MEDS data. Lori is responsible for responding to New York State communications regarding anomalies in data submissions and investigates discrepancies using SAS through Data Warehouse enrollment and claims systems.
Education and Expertise
Lori Kuchlewski holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Applied Computer Science and Finance from Adelphi University, where she studied from 1982 to 1987. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution between 1987 and 1989. Additionally, she earned a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from the University of Phoenix, completing her studies from 2005 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in data analysis and healthcare administration.
Previous Experience at Vytra Health Plans
Before joining EmblemHealth, Lori Kuchlewski worked at Vytra Health Plans as an ETL Project Manager from 1999 to 2006. During her seven years at Vytra, she gained experience in managing data extraction, transformation, and loading processes, which contributed to her technical skills in data management and analysis.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Lori Kuchlewski possesses advanced knowledge of information systems, which enables her to design and develop complex programs for reporting purposes. She utilizes her expertise in SAS, SQL, and Access reporting systems to conduct complex analyses of APD and MEDS data across various healthcare programs, including Medicaid, MLTC, FIDA, HARP, QHP, Medicare, and future Commercial populations. Additionally, she serves as a subject matter expert for EHDW functionality and plays a key role in training others to enhance technical expertise in data analysis within her division.