Kelly Fountain, MPA

Practice Transformation Consultant

Brentwood, NY

EXPERTISE

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

VALUE-BASED CARE

healthcare policy

change management

practice transformation

Kelly is a dedicated healthcare professional with over ten years of experience as a quality improvement advisor, driven by a passion for enhancing patient outcomes. She has collaborated with healthcare professionals at all levels and across various practice sizes, developing a proven track record of helping organizations achieve their healthcare quality goals. With a robust background in quality improvement, health policy, and project management, she is committed to supporting practices in delivering exceptional patient care. Kelly is dedicated to fostering an environment where quality healthcare thrives, ensuring every patient receives the best possible experience.

As a Practice Transformation Consultant at Elevation Health Partners, Kelly guides primary care providers toward achieving positive health outcomes for their entire patient population through evidence-based interventions. Kelly builds practices' confidence by using quality improvement methodologies to understand their unique challenges and find creative solutions that support their goals on HEDIS measures and other quality indicators. 

Kelly previously served as the Practice Transformation Manager for the Kentucky Regional Extension Center, a non-profit organization whose mission is to support healthcare practices across Kentucky. In her work, Kelly focused on improving patient outcomes for small, rural, and underserved communities. This included projects such as the Kentucky Medicaid Directed Payments program and implementing team-based care structures at multiple organizations.

Outside of the office, you will often find Kelly hiking with her husband and their dog. Kelly is also an avid baker and loves to read.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Public Administration, Eastern Kentucky University

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, University of Kentucky