Natasha Haukos, BSN, RN, is a Payor Quality Strategist with 16 years in healthcare and 10 years dedicated to quality improvement. She holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing and Psychology, with a minor in Community Health. Before joining Sanford Health, Natasha served in quality leadership roles within a rural critical access hospital in Minnesota, where she built and led quality and patient‑safety programs across hospital, clinic, and long‑term care settings. Her background includes infection prevention, data interpretation, performance‑improvement design, risk management, federal and state reporting, and translating complex metrics into clear, actionable work for clinical and operational teams.

At Sanford Health, Natasha advances payor‑quality strategy by strengthening attribution integrity, improving data usability, aligning incentives, and collaborating with Population Health to streamline outreach and reduce waste. Known for her creativity and love of writing, she brings a unique ability to make complex payor requirements understandable and usable. She prioritizes family and enjoys lake life and trail riding in northern Minnesota.