Hema Karunakaram
Vice President, Provider Operations & Strategy @Interwell Health
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Provider Operations & Strategy @Interwell Health
EDUCATION
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - BS
Dartmouth College
Master of Public Health - MPH
ABOUT HEMA KARUNAKARAM
I’m a healthcare operator with a decade of experience in strategy, data, and digital health — known for turning complex analytics into actionable insights that improve outcomes at scale. I currently lead Provider Strategy & Operations at Interwell Health, where I built a new function supporting our network of nephrologists nationwide. My team leverages performance data, engagement metrics, and financial modeling to drive improvements in quality, cost, and value-based care outcomes.Previously, I served as Chief of Staff for CVS Kidney Care, where I partnered with executives to drive strategic planning, data-enabled decision-making, and cross-functional execution. My early career at IBM Watson Health sharpened my digital health acumen, from launching AI-powered patient apps to managing research teams focused on algorithmic bias and health equity. My work has been featured in peer-reviewed journals and industry conferences, including a textbook chapter I co-authored on the role of analytics and AI in addressing health disparities.Whether behind a screen or on stage, I bring curiosity, enthusiasm, and a people-first mindset to everything I do.
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