Ms. Chris Persaud
About Ms. Chris Persaud
Ms. Chris Persaud is a Lead Vendor Management Analyst at EmblemHealth, where she has worked since 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from Baruch College and has extensive experience in data analysis and vendor management within the healthcare sector.
Work at EmblemHealth
Ms. Chris Persaud has been employed at EmblemHealth since 2015, serving as the Lead Vendor Management Analyst. In this role, she has been instrumental in managing vendor relationships and ensuring the effective exchange of data between EmblemHealth and its partners. Her responsibilities include overseeing the resolution of technical issues and data discrepancies, which are critical for maintaining operational efficiency. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Data Analyst at EmblemHealth from 2012 to 2015, where she contributed to various data management initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ms. Persaud holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Computer Information Systems from Baruch College. She also earned an Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Administration from LaGuardia Community College. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in both business and technology, which she applies in her current role in vendor management and data analysis.
Background
Before joining EmblemHealth, Ms. Persaud gained experience in various roles within the healthcare sector. She worked as a Business Analyst at HIP Health Plan Of New York from 2003 to 2004 and later as a Configuration Specialist at Health Plus from 2004 to 2006. She returned to Health Plus as a Senior Data Analyst from 2006 to 2009, and then served as a Senior Medical Cost Economics Analyst at Fidelis Care from 2009 to 2012. This diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare operations and data management.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Ms. Persaud has made significant contributions to the organizations she has worked with. At EmblemHealth, she managed the settlement of $4.2 million in medical, hospital, and pharmacy claims for transplant members. She also identified $2.4 million in system errors through technical analysis, which helped improve operational performance. Additionally, she has played a key role in enhancing disease management data quality by analyzing inconsistencies in vendor data extracts.