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From clinician to healthcare policy expert, my journey began as a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a passion for solving problems beyond individual patient care. While working in home health, I developed a program bringing total joint patients to home health instead of inpatient rehab in 2003, years before the ACA, generating significant revenue and better outcomes for patients. This experience revealed my ability to create systemic change.
A defining moment came when I encountered a terminally ill patient with pancreatic cancer receiving daily therapy while in excruciating pain because the system incentivized billable units over appropriate hospice care. She died just 12 hours after I finally secured hospice services for her. That day, I committed to addressing the broken incentives in our healthcare system.
My Expertise
I bring unique perspectives that are often missing in healthcare policy conversations:
β’ Translation of clinical realities into policy frameworks
β’ Patient centered insights into value based care design
β’ Deep understanding of post acute and serious illness care
β’ Operational expertise in implementing alternative payment models
My program leadership work spans BPCI, CJR, BPCI-A, ACOs and emerging value based models, focusing on aligning incentives between patients, providers, and payers to create sustainable change.
My Mission
To secure the future of American healthcare as one that:
β’ Truly serves patients through evidence based, goal concordant care
β’ Rewards healthcare professionals appropriately for delivering value
β’ Sustains our ability as a country to meet everyone's needs better
I believe the optimal patient experience happens when we reimagine roles and responsibilities across the care continuum, especially in the home. Through innovative care models, data driven insights, and strategic partnerships, I'm working to dismantle barriers to true care transformation.
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I am a dedicated healthcare industry professional specializing in strategy and operations, with a deep commitment to enhancing patient outcomes through innovative program management and cultivating strategic partnerships. My expertise lies in leading initiatives that bridge the gap between patient needs and healthcare solutions, bolstered by a robust background in data-driven decision making and team leadership. Passionate about evolving healthcare landscapes, I leverage my strong communication, negotiation, and operational efficiency skills to foster meaningful collaborations and drive organizational success.
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My journey in healthcare began with grassroots involvement in public health programs, where I developed a strong foundation in patient-centric service and community engagement. This early experience laid the groundwork for my subsequent roles, where I have thrived in dynamic environments, from startups to established healthcare enterprises.
As the strategic director at InquisitHealth, I played a foundational role in steering the company from an early stage start-up to a 200+ person enterprise. I led the design, cross-functional execution, and fiscal management of targeted health programs and served as the strategic liaison and provided account management for stateβs largest not-for-profit health insurer covering 2M members. I spearheaded the development of the Peer Navigator program, addressing patients needs more holistically by providing SDoH support alongside behavioral health management, markedly advancing patient outcomes and broadening our operational scope and impact. These enhanced service offerings and innovative edge solidified our market position for successful acquisition.
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πΉ Strategic Initiative Leadership
πΉ Operational Efficiency & Management
πΉ Program Design & Execution
πΉ Partnership Building & Client Satisfaction
πΉ Fiscal Performance Management
πΉ Health Insurers & US healthcare plan systems
πΉ Team Development
πΉ Product Development & Launch
πΉ Opportunity Identification
πΉ Market Trend & Data Analysis
πΉ Cross-Functional Collaboration
π« LETβS CONNECT! I welcome the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals. Please contact me through LinkedIn! 
