News

May 2025

A warm welcome to OHARA’s newest telephonic nurse, Teresa. Throughout her career with the VA, Teresa has helped veterans manage chronic diseases and acute illnesses to enhance self-management and well-being. She uses telehealth technology to reduce ER visits and hospital admissions through monitoring, follow-up appointments, care coordination, and education on health conditions. We are excited to add her to our telephonic roster! 

March 2025

OHARA is adding yet another nurse to our thriving Rapid City Team.  Mariah has been serving as an inpatient case manager specializing in ICU, Ortho, Neuro, and Med Surg.  Mariah has an enate ability to manage various tasks while maintaining exceptional communication skills.  She is well-equipped for this new role as a Field Base Case Manager.

Welcome Mariah!

January 2025

Please join us in extending a heartfelt welcome to our newest telephonic nurse case manager, Jenna.  A registered nurse since 2006, she began her career in the Cardiology Unit.  With 13 years of experience as a Special Procedures RN, Jenna possesses a strong commitment to ongoing learning and delivering exceptional patient education.

August 2024

OHARA is delighted to introduce Kristen as the newest QRC member of our Minnestoa Team.  Kristen resides in the Minneapolis metro area and brings valuable expertise in both the insurance and QRC fields.  With a solid insurance background since 2004, she excels in Underwriting, Property and Casualty, Service, Marketing, and Sales Operation Coordination.  Following the completion of her BS, she transitioned to become a QRC, and we are thrilled that she has chosen to advance her career with OHARA.

Welcome, Kristen!

June 2024

We are thrilled to welcome Candie Jo to the OHARA team as our newest Case Manager, based in Springfield Missouri! Candie Jo brings a diverse background in field-based and telephonic case management, occupational medicine, and has served as an OSHA Director. With her extensive experience as a trauma ICU nurse, she excels in managing complex cases with care and expertise. Candie Jo’s dedication to the profession and her adept management skills make her a fantastic addition to our team.

Welcome, Candie Jo!

March 2024

A heartfelt welcome to Rebecca, the latest member to join OHARA’s growing Sioux Falls Field-Based Case Management Team!  Rebecca’s previous leadership experience brings a wealth of expertise in conflict management, patient relations, provider relationships,  and thinking “outside the box” to obtain superior outcomes for all involved.  Rebecca is a master of maneuvering the constant moving parts of complex healthcare systems and is dedicated to top-notch communication to achieve goals.  Navigating patient care with a holistic approach- ensuring humanism and holism, Rebecca is committed to exceeding your expectations with positive file outcomes, and getting injured workers back to work and life. 

Welcome, Rebecca!

JANUARY 2024

Introducing Devi, a highly experienced Hospital Case Manager with decades of nursing expertise. Located in Rapid City, we are thrilled to welcome Devi to our Western South Dakota Team. Devi brings a wealth of knowledge to OHARA not only serving as a current Case Manager in a busy Hospital but also as a Surgical/Trauma ICU bedside nurse AND Post-Operative Orthopedic bedside nurse. Devi will astound you with her ability to navigate the Health Systems in West River South Dakota, her wealth of experience, and her knowledge of Orthopedic, Catastrophic, and Complex injuries.

Welcome Devi!

September 2023

Welcome Laramie to OHARA's Western South Dakota team! With over 14 years of nursing experience and a background in case management, Laramie is a valuable addition to our team. She is dedicated to quality care and has expertise in developing patient care plans and conducting patient health assessments.

We are thrilled to have Laramie join our team and look forward to her contributions toward providing exceptional customer service and care to our patients.

September 2023

OHARA is thrilled to introduce Erinn as the newest member of our Nebraska team. With over 13 years of nursing experience working in ICU, PCU, LTC, and Interventional Radiology, Erinn brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Her ability to handle complex medical cases, coupled with her excellent communication skills, make her an outstanding asset to our team.

Erinn is a DAISY Award winner, the DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and coworkers.

Join us in welcoming Erinn to OHARA!

September 2023

We are pleased to introduce Kari, BSN, RN, who has joined the OHARA team as an experienced Nurse Supervisor and Director of Operations. With her extensive background in healthcare management, Kari has mastered her ability to multi-task & successfully navigate challenging conversations.

We are ecstatic to have Kari on board and look forward to the impact she will have on our clients. Her commitment to providing high-quality care and education is bar none.

Welcome, Kari!

AUGUST 2023

Brittany Wright is joining OHARA's Sioux Falls Team, bringing with her 12 years of experience and a passion for volunteering. Previously a Director of Case Management in a busy Orthopedic Surgical Center, Brittany is team-oriented and driven.

Brittany’s expertise will be a great asset to the OHARA Team.

JULY 2023

With her strong work ethic and multitasking skills, Bobbie is sure to be a great addition to the Eastern, NE team.

Bobbie has 20 years of experience, including field case management, utilization review, and office lead.

She is dedicated to providing every customer with a positive and memorable experience.

JULY 2023

Please welcome Sara! Sara will be in our thriving Sioux Falls area.

Sara has a wide range of knowledge from her experience as a Family Medicine and Neuroscience nurse, clinical services manager, and even director of operations. Highly motivated, fantastic communicator with a positive attitude Sara is ready to join the Sioux Falls team.

February 2023

We are excited to announce the addition of Elise to our case management team in Sioux Falls. She comes to us from the largest healthcare system in South Dakota.

Elise honed her medical management skills as a rural health case manager in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. She has experience in Pulmonary, Orthopedics, Neurology, and Float Pool.

Elise will instantly impress you with her passion to help others, skilled coordination of care, and collaborative approach.

FEBRUARY 2023

We are excited to introduce you to Tiffany. She has joined the OHARA family as a field case manager in the Kansas City area.

Tiffany built a hospice business from the ground up. She comes to OHARA as a prior Director of Clinical Services.

She has experience as Director of Nursing Education, managing nurses and patient care in the specialties of Hospice, Hematology, and Oncology.

Tiffany is precise, a great communicator/educator, and is eager to get started in this next chapter, helping employees toward recovery, return-to-work and life activities.

August 2022

OHARA is happy to introduce you to our newest Nurse Case Manager located in Iowa City, Iowa.

Sarah comes to OHARA with an ideal background including critical care, hospital case management, discharge care coordination, and broad experience in orthopedics and neurosurgery. Sarah has a passion for helping others.

Her sincerity, experience & infectious sense of humor instills confidence in those she works with.

We cannot wait for you to work with Sarah!

AUGUST 2022

OHARA is a proud supporter of Kids' Chance. We had the opportunity to be a Premier Sponsor of the Kids' Chance of SD Golf Fundraiser at the beautiful Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort this week. OHARA teamed up with Sanford's injury management team to support KCSD's goal of funding educational scholarships for children affected by a parent's serious or fatal work injury. This event exceeded expectations and brought in nearly $50,000 for the cause! A huge "thank you" to everyone for their participation and support.

AUGUST 2022

We are excited to introduce you to Brittney, OHARA's new Field Case Manager in Omaha, NE.

Brittney is eager to utilize her Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) skills to help workers obtain the highest quality medical care so they can focus on their recovery and return to work/life activities.  She is an outstanding communicator and passionate about providing education so all parties have a clear understanding of the injury/diagnosis, treatment plan, medical status, and know what to expect throughout the claims process.

We cannot wait for you to work with Brittney and discover the difference of working with OHARA's 'Best in Class' Nurse Case Managers!

Contact OHARA today. Referral@oharallc.com

JULY 2022

Please join us in welcoming Kelsey to the OHARA family as our 3rd nurse case manager in Central Nebraska. As the Emergency Room Manager, Trauma Nurse Coordinator, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Manager, Kelsey has extensive experience in the triage and treatment of traumatic injuries. Her communication, organization, and drive are unmistakable. These are characteristics that OHARA values in our nurse case managers as they lead to outstanding collaborative care.

Kelsey will amaze you with her medical knowledge, her relationships with area medical providers, and her passion for helping injured workers recover and return to work.

Contact OHARA today to discover the impact of working with Kelsey.

MAY 2022

These beautiful and talented women are an integral part of our OHARA family.  Often working behind the scenes, their hard work and support does not go unnoticed.  They constantly impress us with their skills and their drive.  We would be lost without them!

We celebrate you today, but we are GRATEFUL for you every day!  Thank you for your dedication and commitment to OHARA.  Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

"No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another." - Joseph Addison

MAY 2022

Congratulations to Micki, Lisa, and Sarah for completing the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

Activator Series sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Pathways to Inclusive and

Equitable Workplaces.

This was an extensive, 10-month program that provided the fundamental concepts, strategies, and skills to activate DE&I in the workplace.

We are proud of OHARA's commitment to providing an inclusive and equitable work environment and culture for all of our staff members.

JANUARY 2022

OHARA expands our reach to Kansas City!  Please join us in welcoming Dana to the OHARA family!

Dana has an impressive nursing background with experience in the emergency room, ICU, and operating room.  Dana was a Transplant Coordinator and developed a holistic approach for caring for her patients.  Dana is exceptionally caring.  She effortlessly forms close and trusting connections with others.  She values her relationships and is an outstanding communicator.  We know you will be as impressed with Dana as we are!

AUGUST 2021

The OHARA family continues to grow!  Please join us in welcoming Amy to our Central and Western Nebraska Team of Registered Nurse Case Managers.

Amy comes to OHARA with an impressive background in treating traumatic and complex injuries in the Emergency Room and ICU.  She has extensive experience with orthopedic injuries, medical/surgical care, and utilization review.

We can't wait for you to work with Amy!  We know you will be amazed by the impact she can have medically managing your workers' compensation claims.