SENIOR DIRECTOR OF UTILIZATION MANAGEMTN
Mignon Ernst serves as Senior Director of Utilization Management at CFG Health, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of Utilization Management across the organization. She oversees inpatient and outpatient medical necessity review, prior authorization processes, and Utilization Management compliance in support of CFG Health’s mission to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in correctional healthcare settings.
Ms. Ernst brings more than 30 years of healthcare experience, with deep expertise in Utilization Management, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations. She partners closely with Executive Leadership, Medical Directors, and regional teams to promote timely access to care, responsible resource utilization, and adherence to contractual, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Her career includes senior leadership roles overseeing enterprise and regional Utilization Management operations across correctional healthcare, inpatient case management, and managed care environments. Ms. Ernst has provided Utilization Management leadership across many Department of Corrections contracts and numerous county jail systems nationwide and has collaborated with Chief Medical Officers and provider teams to develop UM processes, training programs, and provider education initiatives.