ABOUT DR KRAFT

Objective

To execute on critical programs to address financial challenges and resource use variation, interpretation of data derived trends, address healthcare access concerns, build collaboration across all stakeholders, uncover clinical quality disparities, and spread innovations in care delivery.

Physician Executive

Dr Kraft is a Physician Executive consultant with experience who brings innovation, collaboration and execution to healthcare challenges.

Managerial proficiency and individual contributor roles fit any client needs.
Engagement as a contractor or as an associate, Dr Kraft brings deep managed care knowledge, cross-functional collaboration and culturally responsive guidance to your teams.
Dr Kraft is a leader and a consensus builder.

Practical, Productive, Proven and Professional

With proven experience, Dr Kraft delivers innovative forward leaning strategies and accompanying tactics.

Across delivery models, reductions in utilization variances and improvements in quality and value depend upon:

Data-driven cost efficiency strategies.
Access to evidence-based care through client and patient communication and delivery preferences.
Leveraging clinical communities and resources.
Client, patient and provider engagement.

CERTIFICATIONS

ACTIVE STATE LICENSES

California
Colorado
Illinois
Missouri
Nevada
Texas

BOARD CERTIFIED

ACTIVE STATE LICENSES

Family Medicine
Fellow, Family Medicine

EDUCATION

ACTIVE STATE LICENSES

EDUCATION

Medical Doctor (MD), University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX
Master of Health Care Systems (MHS), Denver, University of Denver, Denver, CO
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology and Psychology, Rice University, Houston, TX

TESTIMONIALS

Dr O, Neurosurgeon

I have known Dr. Elizabeth Kraft for many years. During all of this time and multiple interactions with Dr. Kraft, I have admired her intellectual capacity, her unfailing personal character, and her willingness to invest as many hours as is necessary to whatever task is at hand. Perhaps, most of all, I have been impressed by her ongoing and continuous passionate dedication to the improvement of quality in medicine from many different perspectives.

Dr R, Family Medicine

Dr O, Neurosurgeon

Dr. Kraft’s passion about quality medical care and its intersection with value-based medicine is unique. She is innovative and a great team leader who brings out the best in all participants. I recommend without reservation Dr. Elizabeth Kraft to any organization and would not hesitate to work for her again if given the chance.

S.B., RN Director

Dr O, Neurosurgeon

S.B., RN Director

Dr. Kraft’s clinical knowledge and expertise in MCG application assisted our department in meeting deadlines and goals while keeping patient safety and appropriate next level of care placement as our top priority. Her skills in interpreting utilization data and variances gave us guidance and focus during our working partnership. As a dedicated and knowledgeable employee and an all-around great person, I know that Cissy will be an asset to any organization.

AFFILIATIONS

HealthTeamWorks

Co-Founder, Board President

National nonprofit organization to assist clinical practice and health system transformation for increased HEDIS scores, total cost of care reduction, enhancing patient experience, case management training and organizational performance improvement.

Medical Director (2006 - 2008)

Used rapid cycle improvement strategies to create unique tobacco cessation education program for practices.

Achieved new program incorporation across 100% of Colorado practices, with curriculum highlighted in industry standard publication (NCQA Quality Matters).

Colorado Prevention Alliance

Board President

Colorado nonprofit collaborative of public and private health insurers and other partners to work together to improve population health through evidence-based disease prevention strategies.

Improved resource awareness and removed service barriers by producing provider toolkits, forming mammogram patient focus groups, and establishing diabetes bootcamps.
Honored with the 2018 inaugural Root Cause Coalition award.

Accreditation Surveyor

Lead clinical review teams to assess population health program, health plan, exchange, and Medicaid and utilization management accreditation surveys. Serve as recognition reviewer for patient-centered medical home (PCMH) and accountable care organization (ACO) programs.

Accreditation Review Oversight Committee member

Recognition Program Review Oversight Committee member

(Chair 2010 - present)