Kasey Burke
Carmel
Summary
Experienced Care Management professional specializing in acute care and population health. Directed multidisciplinary teams to improve care coordination and patient flow, while managing a multi-million dollar budget. Led operational improvements and developed patient-centered programs, fostering collaborations to enhance outcomes and streamline processes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Integrated Care Management
Indiana University Health
02.2024 - Current
- Directed enterprise‑level care management operations across multiple hospitals, providing strategic leadership to RN case managers and social workers, enhancing patient flow and care coordination.
- Led systemwide initiatives to improve length‑of‑stay performance by identifying operational barriers and implementing targeted interventions that exceeded internal benchmarks.
- Reduced readmission rate from 7.5% to 5.5% during tenure.
- Oversaw and optimized $2M annual operating budget, aligning resources with organizational priorities and performance goals.
- Built and strengthened strategic partnerships with key community agencies to enhance care transitions, expand support services, and improve population health outcomes.
Clinical Program Manager, Integrated Care Management (ICM)
Indiana University Health
05.2020 - 02.2024
- Spearheaded ICM improvement initiatives and delivered educational presentations to statewide team of over 400 employees, enhancing knowledge and engagement.
- Chaired 3 statewide subcommittees: Data Tech, Critical Access Hospitals, and ICM-Value Based Care, fostering collaboration and strategic direction in integrated care management.
- Collaborated with ICM Directors to develop and oversee projects addressing LOS, readmissions, and observation >48h rates, contributing to improved patient care outcomes.
Clinical Manager, Population Health Care Management
Indiana University Health
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Led interdisciplinary team of 20 RN case managers, social workers, patient care navigators and SNF care managers to enhance care for IU Health’s risk population.
- Developed strategic programs that improved utilization of Population Health resources and met financial goals.
- Collaborated with IU Health Primary Care leadership to establish an effective care management model.
- Ensured patients received proper support across the continuum of care, focusing on transitions.
RN Case Manager/Team Lead – Methodist Hospital
Indiana University Health
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Specialized in complex case management and care planning for long term vent-trach patients.
- Trained and supervised 50 inpatient case managers across ED and NICU teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Implemented new protocols and evaluated departmental strengths to identify ongoing educational needs.
- Ensured accountability to department policies through performance coaching and support for staff development.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing and Health Systems Leadership
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2018
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2009
Bachelor of Science - General Health Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2007
Skills
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Community outreach
- Policies and protocols
Presentations And Publications
- Reducing Hospital Length of Stay by Expediting Precert, Journal Article, Journal of Care Management, 12/01/22, Co-author of a journal article highlighting IU Health’s internal precertification program that has significantly reduced hospital length of stay and improved throughput.
- Care Management Strategies for Today & Tomorrow, Presentation, Oracle Health Conference, 2023, Presented Care Management advancements at Indiana University Health including our use of AI to impact Care Management workflow, precert process, and overall patient outcomes.
- Conquer Loneliness and Health Related Social Needs: Improving Patient and Health System Outcomes Through Community Connection, Poster Presentation, ACMA National Conference, 04/01/24, Won award for ‘Most Innovative’ process improvement.
Certifications And Memberships
- Accredited Case Manager (ACM-RN), American Case Management Association, 02/01/22
- Certified Case Manager (CCM), The Commission for Case Manager Certification, 08/01/18
- Board of Directors, Central Indiana Case Management Society (CICMSA)
Timeline
Director, Integrated Care Management
Indiana University Health
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Program Manager, Integrated Care Management (ICM)
Indiana University Health
05.2020 - 02.2024
Clinical Manager, Population Health Care Management
Indiana University Health
09.2018 - 04.2020
RN Case Manager/Team Lead – Methodist Hospital
Indiana University Health
01.2015 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Nursing and Health Systems Leadership
University of Indianapolis
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science - General Health Sciences
Purdue University