Andrew Cohen

About Andrew Cohen

A healthcare and life sciences transformation executive with 35+ years of leadership experience across consulting, payer and provider strategy, and digital innovation. I specialize in helping C-suites and boards unlock enterprise value through strategic advisory, value-based care redesign, and full-stack technology modernization—from GenAI/Agentic AI and cloud to blockchain and consumer-centric product innovation. Driving measurable results in member/patient/citizen experience and outcomes transformation.Currently serving as Senior Partner and Global Healthcare & Life Sciences Leader at IBM Consulting, I oversee a consulting portfolio that delivers measurable impact for Fortune 500s and leading health systems and plan worldwide. I’ve built and led global consulting practices at IBM, Cognizant, and Kaufman Hall, serving as the trusted advisor to senior health executives navigating seismic change—from policy reform to platform transformation.My approach is commercial, outcome-driven, and deeply grounded in the economics and operational realities of modern healthcare. I’ve launched award-winning products, led turnaround strategies for legacy businesses, and built new revenue models for both payers and providers in a converging, value-based marketplace. Core Strengths- Executive leadership of global consulting P & Ls- GenAI, cloud modernization, and blockchain enablement- Scalable value-based care and reimbursement models- Product innovation across Medicare, commercial, and healthcare exchange markets- C-suite advisory for strategic growth, turnaround, and integration- I speak globally on the future of healthcare delivery, reimbursement, and technology transformation— and remain passionate about shaping a more resilient, connected, and equitable health system.Specialties: Public speaking, healthcare, and healthcare reform subject matter expert, Managed Care expertise, Provider Network Contract Strategy and Negotiation, EHR/EMR modernization, Product and Solution Development (full lifecycle), Sales and Business Development, healthcare reform, value-based care, and value-based reimbursement constructs, population health management, Medicare Advantage plan and product management.

Experience

1. Global Healthcare & Life Sciences Industry Leader at Ibm Consulting

   IBM

   May 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

   As a Senior Partner and the Global Healthcare & Life Sciences Leader for IBM Consulting. I am responsible for large-scale, enterprise-wide healthcare and life sciences transformation consulting, systems integration and modernization, business process outsourcing, managed services, and application support for IBM Consulting\'s Healthcare and Life Sciences clients globally.Lead IBM’s global consulting business across the healthcare and life sciences sectors, overseeing strategic transformation engagements for payer, provider, and biopharma clients. Manage a $1.2B+ qualified pipeline and deliver $500M+ in annual signings, driving YoY growth >200% of targets. Serve as global SME on value-based care, digital health, GenAI adoption, and cloud platform modernization. Architect complex solutions for large-scale enterprise clients, serving as consulting lead on $100M+ accounts. Represent IBM in industry forums and executive sessions; frequent speaker on next-gen healthcare strategyWith over 30 years of management consulting, healthcare and life sciences industry experience, I have served in executive roles for large payer organizations such as UnitedHealthcare, Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, HealthNet, and others. I have provided strategic advisory, planning, and implementation services to leading healthcare payer and provider clients on a global scale. Representative engagements include enterprise-wide business transformation, BPaaS/managed services, regulatory compliance, digital strategy, platform/process modernization and transformation, and organizational change management.

Education

• Bridgton Academy

  Post Graduate

• Oak Grove Coburn

  HS. Diploma, Business Administration and Management, General

• University of Maine

  B.A. Economics

Skills

• Managed Care
• Sales
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Insurance
• Payer Relations
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Business Intelligence
• Product Management
• Healthcare Industry
• Contract Negotiation
• Leadership
• Management Consulting
• Growth Strategies
• Product Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Market and Product Development
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Integration
• Physician and Hospital/Health System Integration
• New Business Development
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Growth Strategy
• Value-Based Contracting - Healthcare
• Medicare