Rita Beckman
About Rita Beckman
Rita Beckman is a Senior Product Manager at MCG Health, with a diverse background in healthcare management and compliance. She has held various leadership roles at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, and Network Health WI, and has advanced degrees in social work and health law.
Current Role at MCG Health
Rita Beckman serves as a Senior Product Manager at MCG Health, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product development and management, ensuring that the company's offerings meet the needs of healthcare providers. Her experience in healthcare management and compliance contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Rita Beckman has extensive experience in healthcare management. She worked at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare for nearly a decade, holding several roles including Administrative Director of Utilization Review and Administrative Director of Care Management. Additionally, she served as an Internal Review Board Alternate Member during her tenure there. Her experience also includes a role as Director of Care Management at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison.
Education and Credentials
Rita Beckman holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin, which she completed from 1994 to 1999. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Social Work from the same university, finishing in 2001. Additionally, she earned a Juris Doctor degree in Health Law from Marquette University Law School, completing her studies in 2010.
Regulatory Compliance Experience
Rita Beckman served as the Director of Regulatory Compliance at Network Health WI for nine months in 2020. In this role, she was responsible for ensuring that the organization adhered to healthcare regulations and standards. Her background in compliance is supported by her extensive experience in various management roles within healthcare settings.
Career Progression in Case Management
Rita Beckman's career in case management began at Froedtert Hospital, where she worked in various capacities from 2001 to 2008, including as a Social Worker and Manager of Case Management. She also briefly served as the Interim Director of Case Management. Her progression in this field laid a strong foundation for her subsequent roles in healthcare management.