Lauren Barca, VP of Quality

Hard-to-Reach Members Aren’t Truly Hard to Reach

by Lauren Barca, VP of Quality | Feb 11, 2026

Hard-to-reach members aren’t unreachable—they’re underserved by outdated outreach. Learn how human-centered engagement addresses real-life barriers and builds lasting healthcare connections.

Reaching the Unreachable: Why Human-Centered Engagement Is the Missing Link in Behavioral Health

by Lauren Barca, VP of Quality | Jan 20, 2026

This article by Lauren Barca for Behavioral Health News explores why human-centered, relationship-based engagement is critical to reaching individuals with behavioral health needs, building trust, addressing social barriers, and improving care coordination, stability, and outcomes.

Prenatal Compliance: Solving SDOH Needs Builds Trust with Moms

by Lauren Barca, VP of Quality | Dec 19, 2025

Lauren Barca, MHA, RN, BSN, VP of Quality of 86Borders shares her views in HIT Consultant on why health plans must address SDOH and use personal engagement to improve prenatal care.

Lauren Barca, VP of Quality at 86Borders featured on Talking the Walk Podcast

by Lauren Barca, VP of Quality | Dec 17, 2025

Lauren Barca, VP of Quality at 86Borders featured on Talking the Walk Podcast

CMS Rebrands HEI to EHO4all: Breaking Down the Benefits for Health Plans Part Two

by Lauren Barca, VP of Quality | Jun 25, 2025

Part Two of this blog series delves deeper into how health plans can successfully maintain or elevate their CMS Star Ratings while ensuring compliance with the CMS renamed ruling.

Medicare Advantage in 2025: How to Handle CMS Changes, High Utilization, and SDOH Shifts

by Lauren Barca, VP of Quality | Jun 25, 2025

Medicare Advantage plans are under mounting pressure to deliver both quality care and measurable performance amid rising member utilization and sweeping changes to Star Ratings. Lauren Barca shares her insights on adaptability, stability, and financial success during a year of rapid change in this new HIMSS TV interview.