Deniz Bigham, MBA
About Deniz Bigham, MBA
Deniz Bigham, MBA, serves as the Senior Medical Case Manager at Suncoast Hospice, where she coordinates the FAN program and supervises a team to enhance client services. With a background in applied psychology and business administration, she has held various roles in healthcare and community service organizations.
Work at Empath Health
Deniz Bigham serves as the Senior Medical Case Manager at Suncoast Hospice, a division of Empath Health, since 2018. In this role, Bigham coordinates the FAN program, which focuses on improving client services through specific initiatives. Bigham supervises a team of seven staff members, ensuring efficient service delivery to clients. Additionally, Bigham assists with the 340b Pharmacy program, contributing to the management of pharmaceutical services for clients.
Education and Expertise
Deniz Bigham holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix, where Bigham studied Business Administration and Management from 2008 to 2009. Prior to this, Bigham earned a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology from Penn State University, completing the program from 2001 to 2005. This educational background supports Bigham's expertise in medical case management and client services.
Background in Medical Case Management
Bigham has extensive experience in medical case management, having previously worked at Suncoast Hospice as a Senior Medical Case Manager from 2006 to 2012. This role provided foundational skills and knowledge that Bigham applies in the current position. Prior to this, Bigham served as the Director of Operations at EasyLiving, Inc. from 2012 to 2016, further enhancing management and operational skills.
Previous Experience in Community Services
Before joining Suncoast Hospice, Deniz Bigham worked as the Prevention Program Coordinator at Metro Wellness and Community Centers from 2016 to 2017 in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area. This role involved coordinating prevention initiatives, contributing to community health and wellness efforts.