Wendy Morriarty
Market Director, `Ohana Health Plan
"As the primary caregiver to my disabled mother, the 'Ohana model is very personal to me. The health care system can be extremely difficult to navigate. The 'Ohana health plan will support the member and their caregivers through our system of service coordination. This system integrates medical, behavioral and social needs of our membership, which I believe is the best way to positively impact the health and wellness of our community."
Wendy Morriarty brings over a decade of hospital administration and managed care experience to her role as the 'Ohana Health Plan market director for the Big Island. As the market director, Ms. Morriarty provides oversight and leadership for Hawai`i Island's local provider network, provider relations team and community outreach program.
Prior to joining `Ohana, Ms. Morriarty worked for WellCare Health Plans, Inc. as a director of Health Services and has been involved with the implementation of the 'Ohana care model since it was awarded by the State. While at WellCare, she was previously responsible for the creation of a state-wide outreach program for behavioral health during a transition from fee-for-service to managed care and facilitated multi-state network builds. She previously spent over a decade working in a large community mental health center in administration and has worked as a registered nurse in hospital, outpatient and home health settings. Prior to becoming a nurse, she worked as a counselor in a group home for persons with developmental disabilities/mental retardation.
Ms. Morriarty is a resident of Kea'au, Hawai`i. She received a bachelor's degree in human biology from the State University of New York, Albany and a registered nurse degree from Samaritan Hospital in Troy, New York. She also earned her Master of Public Health degree from the University of South Florida with a concentration in Health Care Management and Organizations.
