Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Physician-executive with 15+ years of experience leading transformational growth and innovation across academic medicine, national health systems, and payer-provider organizations. VP of Strategy at HCA Healthcare and former Director of Corporate Strategy at Humana, I have architected enterprise-wide initiatives in digital health, value-based care, and service line redesign—generating sustainable clinical and financial outcomes. I specialize in aligning clinical strategy with operational performance to scale new care models and modernize complex health systems. My leadership has impacted $100M+ digital partnerships, national telehealth expansions, and home-based care models during public health crises. As an oncologist and published thought leader in value-based oncology, I bring deep expertise in cost-effectiveness, patient-centered design, and population health. Core Strengths: ✓ Health System Strategy & Growth Leadership ✓ Value-Based Care | Digital Health | Telemedicine ✓ Executive Team & Board Collaboration ✓ Strategic Planning | M&A | Innovation Execution
I lead enterprise-level strategy efforts across one of the nation’s largest health systems, overseeing long-range planning, service line growth, and investment prioritization. I’ve shaped HCA’s strategic direction in telehealth, oncology, behavioral health, and urgent care—delivering system-wide access expansion and operational transformation. • Spearhead multi-year strategic growth plans across service lines and markets, aligned to national and regional needs • Oversee investment planning and new business development to drive enterprise growth and patient access • Partner with C-suite executives and clinical leaders to modernize care models, performance improvement, and patient experience • Guide large-scale innovation initiatives, including hospital-at-home and post-acute care modernization • Present strategic initiatives, forecasts, and market insights directly to the Board of Directors and senior leadership
As a key leader within Humana’s strategy team, I built and executed digital health strategies, managed enterprise partnerships, and led scenario planning during COVID-19. My work drove innovation in chronic care delivery and expanded member access through tech-enabled services. • Led the strategy and execution of a $100M+ digital health partnership with Microsoft targeting chronic care and member engagement • Directed enterprise-wide COVID-19 scenario planning and spearheaded home-based care programs to improve outcomes • Partnered with C-suite and clinical leaders to develop scalable digital care models and innovation roadmaps
I shaped clinical strategy, supported M&A efforts, and championed new care initiatives with measurable ROI and member impact. • Played a strategic role in the Kindred Health integration, focusing on value creation and continuity of care • Launched a “Food as Medicine” strategy addressing social determinants with demonstrated clinical and financial outcomes • Honored with the STAR Award for contributions to Medicare analytics and value-based care transformation
During nearly a decade in academic medicine, I served as a national leader in value-based oncology, advancing research, clinical care, and patient advocacy. • Led multi-institution clinical trials and pioneered patient-centered care models adopted by major health systems • Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on financial toxicity, patient-reported outcomes, and cost-effectiveness • Regularly engaged national policy stakeholders and health systems as a speaker and advisor on value-based care