Type Of Business:
Health care company
Expertise:
Infertility; Geriatric and internal medicine programs; Product development, Product and service improvement; Sales and account management
Major Product/SVS:
Health care services
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing; Gardening; Spending time with family
Education Degrees:
MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management with Distinction (1999); Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University (1986); Bachelor of Science, Biology and Biochemistry, Purdue University (1980)
Affiliations Awards:
American Society for Reproductive Medicine; Quality Quest for Health; March of Dimes Foundation; American Osteopathic Association; American College of Osteopathic Internists
Industry:
Health Care Administration
Date of Distinction:
12/27/2011
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
She has been able to incorporate business and medicine together successfully. Her exemplary patient care
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
A career while raising four teenagers
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
As hard working, innovative and inclusive of different people uniting for a common goal.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Waste in medicine by employing best practices and evidence based guidelines to improve quality of care.
Charity:
Volunteer Medical Director, Hospice Center
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being creative and people oriented.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she majored in geriatrics and internal medicine, and she always wanted to help people.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Babos created the first draft for the NICU.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing area of Optum Management, which focuses on complex medical conditions such as transplants, cancer, neonatal intensive care, infertility and other costly areas such as musculoskeletal and women's health; Managing 15 physicians, account management, budgeting, analysis of value; Improving the patient experience; Supervising product development regarding new health care areas, sales to health plans, large employer groups, third party administrators and account managers for larger groups
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Babos hopes to advance in her career.