History

 

As of August 1, 1999, Ohio KePRO began serving and protecting the rights and health of Ohio's 1.8 million Medicare beneficiaries.

 

On August 1, 1999, Ohio KePRO became the newest addition to the Keystone Peer Review Organization (KePRO), a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based company with more than 15 years experience as a QIO.

 

Ohio KePRO currently has a contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

 

 

Mission

 

Ohio KePRO is a diversified healthcare information company that emphasizes excellence in customer service. We are committed to continuous quality improvement in health care through the provision of innovative products and services.

 

 

Personnel

 

Ohio KePRO's Corporate Structure
Name	Position
Rita Bowling, RN, MSN, MBA, CPHQ	Director, Acute Care/HPMP/Review
Meghan Harris, MS	Project Director, Ohio Operations
Bonnie Hollopeter	Manager, Physician Office Services
Alice Petrulis, MD, FACP	Chief Medical Officer, KePRO
Betty Pilous, RN, MHSA, CPHQ	Director, Community Based Services
Ronald A. Savrin, MD	Medical Director, Quality Improvement
Gayle Smith, RN, BSN, MBA	Director, Ohio Operations