Julie Olson Dnp, Ms, Rn, Cqia
About Julie Olson Dnp, Ms, Rn, Cqia
Julie Olson, DNP, MS, RN, CQIA, serves as the Vice President of Clinical Innovation at Navitus Health Solutions, where she has worked since 2021. With a robust background in healthcare management and policy, she has held various roles within the organization and has extensive experience in population health programs and clinical program development.
Work at Navitus Health Solutions
Julie Olson has held multiple roles at Navitus Health Solutions since 2008. She is currently the Vice President of Clinical Innovation, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this role, she served as the Sr. Director of Population Health from 2019. Her earlier positions at Navitus include Clinical Programs Manager and Director of Clinical Programs & Product Development. Throughout her tenure, she has been responsible for the development, management, and outcome measurement of a product portfolio, including predictive modeling and ROI analysis.
Education and Expertise
Julie Olson holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Systems Leadership & Quality from Marquette University, which she obtained from 2009 to 2013. She also earned a Master's degree in Public Health/Community Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison between 1997 and 2000. Additionally, she achieved a Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) certification from the American Society for Quality in 2008. Her educational background is complemented by a BS & BA in Nursing and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Background
Before her extensive career at Navitus Health Solutions, Julie Olson worked as a Nurse Consultant at Forward Consultants from 2010 to 2017. She has significant experience with Medicaid, Medicare Part D, and Star Ratings, along with client-facing responsibilities. Her background includes formulating and directing public policy initiatives at both federal and state levels, as well as managing PBM-based population health programs.
Achievements in Healthcare Programs
Julie Olson has directed state-level plans aimed at improving women's health and has worked extensively with government programs. She specializes in specialty pharmacy program development and has significant expertise in healthcare writing and editing. Her work has contributed to the development and management of various clinical programs and initiatives within the healthcare sector.