Strategic Director
Carelon Behavioral Health
Punta Gorda, Florida
Shawna Zabkiewicz, RN BSN CCM SSYB is the Strategic Directon for Carelon Behavioral Health's Behavioral Health Services, a US Navy Veteran who has worked in several capacities within the healthcare field as an RN, including home health, occupational health, acute care, case management, and managed care. In previous roles, Shawna has developed and implemented several value-based care initiatives in the orthopedic space. Prior to coming to Carelon Behavioral Health, Shawna worked in the acute care setting at her local level 1 trauma center managing the Case Management, Social Work and Behavioral Health Crisis Teams. She is passionate about improving the alignment between quality care and financial efficiencies within our healthcare system.
In her current role at Carelon Behavioral Health, Shawna has developed and implemented a program to address rising Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) through a whole-person care peer-based initiative. Her role as a thought leader focuses on integrated care, care management delivery, and digital solutions using evidenced-based physical and behavioral health principles.
Shawna is a Registered Nurse with certification in Case Management and is currently pursuing her Masters in Business Administration.
D1 - A Peer-supported Substance Use Disorder Program to Impact Maternal and Neonatal Health Outcomes
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM CT