Eric Witte
COO @ Genesis Ortho- Making care better, more affordable for our friends and neighbors
- Role
- Chief Operating Officer at Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
- Location
- Wheaton, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Witte
I want to make care better with people who are bright & kind.I\'ve held executive roles across the industry including hospitals, health plans, medical group operations, and consulting. This work has included publicly traded, private equity, non-profit, and family owned businesses.$4bn cost oversight. 200 direct reports. Multi-site and national businesses.
Experience
Chief Operating Officer
Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Feb 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Enterprise Operations Management: Full oversight of clinical and non-clinical operations, encompassing orthopedics, radiology, occupational & physical therapy, and ambulatory support services-Value-Based Care (VBC) Innovation: Architected and commercialized VBC products sold directly to Managed Care Organizations and risk-bearing entities; led contracting, network alignment, and care model execution-Growth & Payer Strategy: Secured new payer partnerships, optimized MCO arrangements, and expanded managed care footprint through innovative contracting and performance-based risk sharing-Execution Frameworks: Deployed the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) as Integrator, driving cross-functional accountability and business traction through quarterly rocks and scorecard discipline-Strategic & Financial Planning: Spearheaded first-ever enterprise strategic planning process with 1, 3, and 10-year horizons; aligned capital deployment with VC growth targets and operational scalability-Clinical Innovation: Launched FDA-sponsored pharmaceutical and biotech trials as a certified clinical research site; enhanced patient access to novel therapeutics while monetizing research participation-Technology & Digital Transformation: Championed operational innovation through deployment of advanced tech platforms and analytics to optimize care delivery, RCM, and patient engagement-Regulatory & Compliance Stewardship: Navigated ACA compliance frameworks including ICHRA adoption; managed payer and government alignment on FQHC strategic partnerships and Health Equity initiatives-External Relations & Strategic Partnerships: Established and grew strategic alliances with CMS, Illinois and Federal Legislators, and safety-net stakeholders to position the organization as a thought leader and policy contributor including PT Compact, Rate & Coverage Advocacy, & Strategic Partnerships.
Education
Northern Illinois University
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
2011 — 2014
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
2003 — 2006
University of Illinois Chicago
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy/Therapist
2006 — 2009
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