Staff
One of the primary reasons physicians and physician practices join Health Partners is to acquire an agent or advocate who will represent them in the managed care environment. Health Partners staff serve as agents or advocates for member physicians regarding managed care, quality improvement, governmental actions, legal activity and other issues that affect physicians on a daily basis.
Health Partners main contact number: (614) 546-3000
Executive Director
Michele Helbig
Michele has over 30 years of experience representing physicians and managed care plans in diverse settings, and has served as Health Partners' Executive Director since 2004. Prior to joining the organization, Michele served as the Executive Director of a physician organization in Youngstown, Ohio. Her leadership and commitment to excellence continues to help Health Partners achieve its vision of high quality and effectiveness.
Medical Director
Dan Wendorff, M.D.
Dr. Wendorff has served as Health Partners Medical Director since the fall of 2009. Dr. Wendorff is instrumental in the development of the organization's Clinical Integration strategy and quality programs. He serves as the Chair of Health Partners Quality, Clinical Integration Committee and Information Technology Committee, and serves on the Credentialing Committee of Health Partners. Dr. Wendorff is a physician first – he still practices primary care in Grove City, Ohio.
Executive Secretary
Karen Messer
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , direct dial (614) 546-4263
Network Development
Director, Network Development
Candy Minamyer: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , direct dial 614-546-4255
Manager, Network Enrollment
Kristi McVay: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , direct dial 614-546-4264
Clinical Quality
Director, Performance Improvement
Linda Clem, MS, CPHQ: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , direct dial (614) 546-4266
Quality Management Coordinators
Lora Miller, RN, BSN: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , direct dial (614) 546-3701
Kathleen Grauer, MHA: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , direct dial (614) 546-4257
Medical Data Analyst
Dee Dooley: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , direct dial (614) 546-4267
Patient Registry Coordinator
Carla Clifton: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , direct dial (614) 546-4272
Operations and Program Development
Director, Operations and Program Development
Tara L. Howard, MHA, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , direct dial (614) 546-4254
Provider Relations
One of the added benefits of being a member of Health Partners is the Provider Relations department. Provider Relations is responsible for helping Health Partners member physicians resolve managed care or third-party payer disputes or problems. Provider Relations helps bridge the gap between the member physician and the managed care corporation or third-party payer.
Provider Relations also performs the additional service of monitoring payers for contract compliance. We monitor contracts for any issues that may adversely affect your practice. As a member physician you'll also receive a summary for each contract in advance and be given the choice to participate.
Please contact these Provider Relations specialists with your issues and questions:
Director, Provider Relations
Terri Latourelle: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , direct dial (614) 546-4270
Manager, Provider Relations
Betsy Parker: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , direct dial (614) 546-4258
Cathy Wood: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , direct dial (614) 546-4256