Joseph Wankerl

A seasoned, results-oriented health care financing professional with over 30 years of experience in the areas of provider network strategy, value-based reimbursement models, contracting and health plan operations.

Plantsville, Connecticut, United States

About

Experience

  • Advisor at Commonwealth Health Advisors
    Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Commonwealth Health Advisors is an accelerator for healthcare technology and services businesses in the highly transformative, opportunity-rich healthcare market. From early-stage organizations to growth companies exploring new opportunities, we have the healthcare knowledge and operational expertise to assist your business in addressing the market successfully. Our advisory firm is committed to understanding your business foundationally and delivering value through innovative thinking, practical solutions, and focus that delivers sustainable impact and results. Focus areas include: strategic planning, go-to-market strategy, product management, marketing and positioning, product packaging, sales, implementation, customer experience assessment and project management.

  • Advisory Board Member at Stellar Health
    Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Vice President, Network Management/Contracting at UnitedHealthcare
    Apr 2019 - Apr 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    -Led the Network Management group to effectively improve competitiveness, and profitability across all product segments. -Core team member of the New England health plan acquisition group driving overarching strategy, due diligence, negotiation of terms, regulatory approval, and post-acquisition integration -Engaged providers with next generation care management partnerships leveraging industry leading AI predictive analytics to identify misdiagnosed patients who could benefit from world class quaternary care wrapped with white glove service capabilities -Drove delivery system partner engagement by introducing non-traditional value levers unique to United broadening the nature of the b-2-b relationship

  • Vice President, Network Strategy and Operations at ConnectiCare
    Oct 2015 - Apr 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    -Develop the organizational network strategy with a focus on value based care delivery. -Create a portfolio of of network/product offerings. -Cultivate key relationships with delivery system partners and community/government leadership -Direct and manage all aspects of network operations including budget controls, credentialing service, dispute resolution and contracting. -Develop enhanced capability set to ensure success of value based network partnerships.

  • AVP Provider Contracting at CIGNA
    Dec 2005 - Oct 2015 · 9 yrs 11 mos

    -Responsible for overseeing the development of strategic relationships with key delivery system players. -Developed local market strategy resulting in significant profitable growth. -Recognized leader in the area of value based financing and contracting strategies. -Developed strategy for enabling delivery system partners to succeed in population based health status improvement and improved cost efficiency..