Improving the quality of healthcare statewide through targeted initiatives & partnerships.
The Louisiana Regional Physician Hospital Organization is a network of heathcare providers, hospitals, and facilities that provide cost-effective, quality healthcare for employers, insurers and managed care organizations.
In accordance with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCOA), the LRCVO offers a consolidated approach to credentials verification for contracted facilities.
Meet Our Team
Leigh Anne Hunter
Leigh Anne Hunter has been a valued team member of the LRPHO/LRCVO as the Executive Director since 2012. Leigh Anne is responsible for strategic direction, managed care contracting, marketing and all financial operations. Leigh Anne has over 30 years of experience in management, managed care contracting and network development. Â Leigh Anne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Arkansas. In her free time, Leigh Anne enjoys boating and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Julie Dinnat-Simpson
Julie Dinnat-Simpson has been a valued team member of the Louisiana Regional Physicians Hospital Organization (LRPHO) as the CME Program and Project Coordinator since 2014. She is responsible for planning and organizing all LRPHO Live CME events for LRPHO members, as well as coordinating LRPHO sponsored programs and activities. Julie has over 30 years of administrative experience in the healthcare industry. She is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Erica Cosenza
Erica Cosenza has been a valued team member of the Louisiana Regional Credentials Verification Organization (LRCVO) as a lead Credentialing Coordinator since 2014. She is a current member of LSMSS and NAMSS. She previously served on the board of LSMSS and moderated classes for CPCS and CPMSM. Erica’s previous experience includes Office Management. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with one of her eight grandchildren.
Shaw Dean
Shaw Dean has been a valued team member of the Louisiana Regional Credentials Verification Organization (LRCVO) since 2015. Shaw is responsible for credentialing initial and reappointment applications and maintenance of physician credentials, as well as assisting with special projects. Shaw has over 15 years of experience working in the medical field. Her easy-going attitude and dependability make her a respected colleague among her internal and external customers. In her free time, Shaw enjoys spending time with family and spoiling her first grandchild.
LRPHO NEWSLETTERS
In accordance with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), the LRCVO offers a consolidated approach to credentials verification for contracted facilities. The LRCVO conducts primary source verification of credentials and provides that information to each entity for which the provider has applied.
