Peggy Gaudet
About Peggy Gaudet
Peggy Gaudet serves as the Director of Health Care Operations at EmblemHealth, where she has worked since 2012. She has extensive experience in various roles within the organization, focusing on health care operations, quality improvement, and Medicare programs.
Work at EmblemHealth
Peggy Gaudet has been employed at EmblemHealth since 2012, currently serving as the Director of Health Care Operations. Her tenure at the organization spans over 12 years in this role. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within the Workers Compensation Department from 1995 to 2002, and served as the Assistant Director of the Medicare Product Department from 2002 to 2009. She also worked as a Senior Program Specialist in Health Care Operations from 2009 to 2012. Throughout her career at EmblemHealth, she has contributed to multiple initiatives and managed significant projects.
Education and Expertise
Peggy Gaudet holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering. She also earned an Associate’s Degree in Registered Nursing from Dutchess Community College. Additionally, she has a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Health Care Administration from Baruch College. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in health care operations and management.
Background
Peggy Gaudet's career in health care began in 1990, during which she worked in various quality, accreditation, and operational positions at EmblemHealth until 2002. This foundational experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in the organization. Over the years, she has developed a comprehensive understanding of health care operations, particularly in areas such as Medicare and health information management.
Achievements
During her time at EmblemHealth, Peggy Gaudet has developed comprehensive tools for delegation oversight auditing. She managed the coordination of the annual New York State Department of Health audit, specifically Article 44/49, and directed the team responsible for the Restricted Recipient Program Committee administration. Additionally, she played a key role in the Medicare SNP Model of Care application, which received a three-year approval. She also co-chaired the Care Management Committee, a subcommittee of the Quality Improvement Committee.
Projects and Initiatives
Peggy Gaudet has facilitated business requirements for Care Management System projects at EmblemHealth. Her involvement in these projects demonstrates her capability in enhancing operational efficiency and improving care management processes within the organization.