Holly Arends
Holly Arends is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in healthcare leadership and consulting.
Currently serving as the CEO of Quality Consulting LLC, Holly has extensive experience in quality management, health information technology, and business development.
She held the role of Clinical Manager at South Dakota's Regional Extension Center and Director of Quality Management at a state psychiatric hospital, overseeing various departments including Risk Management, Privacy Management, and Utilization Review.
With a background in clinical trials, Holly also served as a Research Specialist, delving into the intricacies of psychiatric clinical trials.
In the academic realm, she shares her expertise as a Professor at Baker College, specializing in Health Information Management.
Holly's educational journey includes studying Data Management and Analytics at Western Governors University, as well as earning an Associate of Science degree in HIM from Baker College Business and Corporate Services.
Her professional journey includes roles such as Senior Consultant at Health Tech Solutions, Interim Quality Manager at Huron Regional Medical Center, Treasurer at SDHIMSS, and Program Manager at Great Plains Quality Innovation Network.
She has also worked in various capacities at the state level, as a Project Manager for the State of South Dakota in Chronic Disease management, Quality Specialist at SAIgnite, and Program Manager at the State of South Dakota Department of Health.
Furthermore, Holly has held roles such as Quality Specialist at SAIgnite, Clinical Program Manager at HealthPOINT, and Director of Quality Management/Risk Management at South Dakota Human Services Center.
Her areas of expertise include quality improvement, project management, technology selection, implementation, adoption, and optimization.
Overall, Holly Arends is a versatile professional with a strong background in healthcare leadership, quality management, and health information technology.
