Bethany Champion
About Bethany Champion
Bethany Champion serves as the Director of Claims for Medical Malpractice at Envision Healthcare, where she has worked since 2015. She oversees malpractice programs across more than 40 states and is responsible for managing claims and providing education on risk management.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Bethany Champion has served as the Director of Claims, Medical Malpractice at Envision Healthcare since 2015. In this role, she oversees approximately 20 malpractice programs across more than 40 states. Her responsibilities include the intake and submission of claims to carriers, ensuring compliance with reporting guidelines. She also plays a crucial role in decisions regarding defense, settlement, and trial readiness. Champion conducts quarterly claim reviews with carriers to ensure alignment on claims and defense strategies. Additionally, she communicates with clinicians to explain the legal process and provides presentations on malpractice education, risk management, and procedures for adverse events.
Education and Expertise
Bethany Champion holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Saginaw Valley State University, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Paralegal Certificate in Civil Litigation from Roosevelt University, studying from 2009 to 2010. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal processes and claims management, essential for her current role in medical malpractice claims.
Background
Before her tenure at Envision Healthcare, Bethany Champion worked as a Claims Manager at AMSURG for one month in 2015 and as a Paralegal at Hall Booth Smith, P.C. for three years from 2012 to 2015. She began her career in retail as a Sales Associate at DSW in 2009. Her diverse work experience has contributed to her expertise in claims management and legal processes.
Responsibilities and Contributions
In her role as Director of Claims, Bethany Champion is responsible for various critical functions. She handles uninsured claims by negotiating settlements and communicating directly with claimants. Champion identifies trends in claims and assists in implementing proactive measures to prevent adverse outcomes. She also provides monthly and quarterly reports on reserves and claim movement, and collaborates with the Risk Manager to standardize loss run language and improve data accuracy for commercial carriers.