Please feel welcome to contact our office with any healthcare compliance and privacy questions, concerns, or requests
Phone: 860-679-6060
Fax: 860-679-1016
Mail Code: MC 1910
Email: ohcp@uchc.edu
Kimberly Bailot
Director of Healthcare Compliance
Phone: 860-679-4746
Email: bailot@uchc.edu
Kim oversees the day-to-day activities of OHCP’s healthcare compliance functions while contributing to the overall strategy and evolution of OHCP’s compliance activities. Additionally, Kim works with all levels of staff, clinicians, and administration to provide guidance and support in designing and implementing operational responsibilities in alignment with applicable healthcare compliance laws, policies, and standards, with a focus on adherence to federal healthcare program payer requirements.
Hillary Barigye
Administrative Program Coordinator
Phone: 860-679-4202
Email: barigye@uchc.edu
With strong program management skills, Hillary provides project support, data analytics, and reporting coordination for the Office of Healthcare Compliance & Privacy (OHCP). Hillary plays an integral role in developing and managing OHCP’s collaborative partnerships through the implementation of standard processes, responses to inquiries, and prioritization of program initiatives in alignment with institutional goals.
Elle Box
Chief Healthcare Compliance & Privacy Officer
Phone: 860-679-1014
Email: ebox@uchc.edu
As Chief Healthcare Compliance & Privacy Officer, Elle oversees the implementation of UConn Health’s Compliance and Privacy program while providing a strategic vision for program evolution in support of quality, safe, and effective patient care.
Priscilla Fretz
Assistant Privacy Officer
Phone: 860-679-4748
Email: pfretz@uchc.edu
With keen attention to detail and skill in investigating privacy matters, Priscilla manages UConn Health’s proactive monitoring program to review and investigate access to UConn Health’s electronic medical record systems. Priscilla routinely collaborates with Labor Relations and all levels of management to understand and respond to privacy incidents in addition to providing operational guidance when inquiries, questions, and concerns arise.
Lisa Frigo
Compliance Specialist
Phone: 860-679-4955
Email: frigo@uchc.edu
Lisa assists the Office of Healthcare Compliance & Privacy in implementing program elements, supporting operations by responding to inquiries, and providing guidance on payer coverage requirements. Lisa actively participates in the department’s proactive and strategic planning, risk assessment, and monitoring activities.
Adam Johnston
Assistant Privacy Officer
Phone: 860-679-733
Email: ajohnston@uchc.edu
A strong writer with analytical skills, Adam plays an integral role in revising key privacy documents, including policies, while also providing support to operational leaders in adhering to privacy regulations and requirements in development of new processes and programs. Adam also responds to privacy-related complaints, concerns, and requests, and he supports the School of Dental Medicine’s EMR monitoring functions and any resulting investigations.
Shannon Kelmelis
Education and Training Coordinator
Phone: 860-679-4180
Email: kelmelis@uchc.edu
Shannon coordinates, maintains, and evaluates healthcare compliance and privacy education, training, and development efforts. Shannon assists subject matter experts with the development of effective awareness, education, and training options on a variety of healthcare compliance and privacy topics for the UConn Health community.
Joelle McCarthy
Assistant Privacy Officer
Phone: 860-679-4055
Email: jomccarthy@uchc.edu
Joelle focuses on alignment of healthcare privacy requirements with the practices of UConn Health, identifying opportunities for targeted education and development of supportive policies, processes, and standards. With experience in developing and supporting Health Information Exchange (HIE) operations, Joelle provides expertise and insight for the evolution of UConn Health’s partnership and participation with Connie, the State of Connecticut’s statutorily required HIE.
Bridget Richard
Administrative Officer
Phone: 860-679-4177
Email: brichard@uchc.edu
Bridget provides administrative support to the Office of Healthcare Compliance & Privacy, keeping the department prepared to pivot in UConn Health’s dynamic healthcare environment. Bridget coordinates the Sanctions and Exclusions program for UConn Health, working with management and vendors to address certain prohibitions that may affect UConn Health’s ability to partner in business relationships.
Paige Sullivan
Compliance Medical Auditor
Phone: 860-679-4024
Email: pasullivan@uchc.edu
As a registered nurse, Paige offers valuable clinical expertise and electronic medical record agility essential to the healthcare compliance monitoring and auditing functions. Paige focuses on the evaluation of medical record documentation and process integrity for alignment with federal healthcare program payer requirements and other compliance-related expectations.