Shari Doi-Hatcher serves as the Director of Patient Access for the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. Her career is dedicated to improving healthcare accessibility, underpinned by a strong background in policy and research with organizations like SEIU. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from UC San Diego.
A key driver of health equity, Shari focuses on creating policies and programs for underserved communities. Her work involves direct community partnerships and managing large-scale public health initiatives, such as expanding COVID-19 testing and charity care eligibility for low-income residents.
She directed the successful transition of over 300, 000 members from the Healthy Way LA program to Medi-Cal as part of healthcare reform.
Shari Doi-Hatcher
Director, Office of Patient Access at Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
Los Angeles, California, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Patient Access
Her title is Director of Patient Access, and her work involves expanding services, from COVID-19 testing sites to managing large-scale enrollment programs.
Healthcare Equity
Leads initiatives to expand financial assistance for low-income residents and actively works to hire for roles focused on Equity, Diversity, and Anti-Racism within LA Health Services.
Public Health Policy
Her career is built on a foundation of health policy, evidenced by her past roles and current work on LA County's Ability-to-Pay financial assistance plans.
Media Appearances
Shari has no verified media appearances
Work History
10-2014
Director, Office of Patient Access at Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
9-2014
Director, Healthy Way LA at Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
10-2008 - 6-2011
Research and Policy Director at SEIU Local 721
4-2006 - 10-2008
Lead Research Analyst at SEIU UHW
10-2003 - 3-2006
Policy Assistant at Center for Health and Gender Equity
Field Manager at Clean Water Action
Education
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from UC San Diego
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Location : Los Angeles, California, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Director, Office of Patient Access at Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
