Ben Chao
Healthcare Executive | Strategy, Technology & Growth | Provider Operations
- Role
- Senior Director, IT Applications at Proliance Surgeons
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ben Chao
Healthcare executive with proven ability to build, scale, and transform businesses in both health system and venture-backed environments.OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP- Built and scaled Epic Community Connect technology partnerships business from concept to $25M+ revenue, serving healthcare organizations across the Pacific Northwest- Launched and operationalized virtual urgent care program, growing to annual visits and $2M revenue - Led digital transformation initiatives across 12-hospital system, driving patient acquisition, engagement, and margin expansionINVESTMENT & STRATEGIC ADVISORY- Partner at MultiCare Capital Partners, managing portfolio of digital health investments (Solv, IllumiCare, Titan Intake)- Combined operator and investor perspective to drive due diligence, value creation strategies, and portfolio company advisory- Board observer/advisor experience with growth-stage companiesWHAT I BRING TO GROWING COMPANIES- Understand value creation playbook and board expectations- Track record building revenue-generating businesses within complex healthcare organizations- Deep expertise in healthcare technology, partnerships, and digital health operations- Comfortable moving fast in high-growth, resource-constrained environments
Experience
Senior Director, IT Applications
Feb 2026 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Integrative Biology
University of Washington
Master's Degree, Healthcare Administration
Skills
- Teaching
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Social Media Marketing
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Market Analysis
- Social Media
- Research
- Curriculum Design
- Community Outreach
- Volunteer Management
- Healthcare
- Fundraising
- Strategy
- Event Management
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