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Daja Lawson

@dajalawson

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Results-driven healthcare professional with expertise in data analysis.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration and innovation in healthcare.

I am a results-driven healthcare and public health professional with over 5 years of experience in data analysis, project management, and quality improvement within healthcare systems. My expertise lies in policy analysis, performance optimization, and strategic decision-making aimed at driving patient-centered outcomes. I have a strong background in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare analytics, and performance improvement initiatives, and I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to inform policy and operational strategies.

In my current role as a Project Analyst for the Executive Medicaid Department at Baylor Scott & White, I lead multiple Medicaid healthcare projects, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while analyzing claims data to identify trends and areas for improvement. My previous experience as a Revenue Cycle QI Coordinator at Harris Health System involved conducting quality metrics analysis and providing policy recommendations to enhance revenue cycle processes. I have also collaborated with organizations like the Houston Food Bank to design programs that improve access to care for underinsured communities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Analyst, Executive Medicaid

Current

Baylor Scott & White

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Led multiple Medicaid healthcare projects from development to operational phases, ensuring alignment with federal and state Medicaid regulations. Analyzed Medicaid claims data to identify trends, cost drivers, and areas for improvement in healthcare delivery, while ensuring compliance with CMS regulations and state Medicaid policies.

Medicaid Regulations Data Analysis Project Management Policy Analysis Regulatory Reporting Financial Forecasting Cross Functional Team Leadership PowerPoint

Revenue Cycle QI Coordinator

Harris Health System

Jun 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 9 months)

Conducted quality metrics analysis and provided policy recommendations to leadership, leading data-driven projects to optimize revenue cycle and patient care processes. Built SQL-based data reports to capture quality measures from EHR systems and ensured compliance with CMS & regulatory guidelines for revenue cycle processes.

Metrics Analysis Policy Recommendations SQL EHR Project Management Regulatory

Graduate Internship

Houston Methodist Hospital

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 (5 months)

Conducted health equity analysis to improve colorectal screening rates and partnered with Houston Food Bank to design medically tailored meal programs. Developed strategies to improve access to care for underinsured communities.

Program Design Community Health Strategy Development

Quality Control Indexing Analyst

Houston Methodist Hospital

Jun 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years)

Reviewed and analyzed inpatient records for quality and compliance metrics, developing performance improvement strategies to meet regulatory standards. Provided data insights to executive leadership for decision-making.

Quality Control Inpatient Record Analysis Compliance Performance Improvement Data Insights Regulatory

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Baylor University

Master of Public Health, Public Health

Completed a Master of Public Health degree at Baylor University. Focused on health program evaluation, policy analysis, and strategic planning in public and community health. Gained expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, and applied public health research.

Texas State University

Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management from Texas State University. Developed a strong foundation in health information systems, data analysis, and healthcare compliance. Prepared for roles in managing and utilizing health data effectively.