Patricia M. Curtis

 Patricia M. Curtis is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare Administration as a result of her role as Director of Operations, Clinical Care Services with Optima Health.

Optima Health provides health plan coverage to more than 450,000 members throughout Virginia. They offer a full suite of commercial products including consumer-driven, employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, individual and family health plans, employee assistance plans and plans serving Medicaid enrollees. Optima Health offers programs to support members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs, and integrated clinical and behavioral health services — all to help members improve their health.

Having over 30 years of experience in nursing, Patricia decided to start a career nursing for the opportunities and also because she excelled in science. Now, in her current position, she specializes in the operational management of professional clinical staff, non-professional staff, policies, procedures and quality monitoring in a managed care organization and integrated health system. Additionally, Patricia works closely with the acquisition and operation of new computer systems, human resources, and the oversight of financial responsibilities including capital, operational and medical expenses.

 

 She says her greatest career accomplishment has been program expansion and integration at Optima, and that her mother has been her greatest inspiration throughout everything she has done in her life thus far. In her spare time, Patricia enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and attending theater productions and art shows. Patricia earned an MBA from Troy University, and a B.S.N. from the University of Detroit at Mercy. To learn more, please visit www.optimahealth.com