Jason B. Ruda

About Jason B. Ruda

With nearly 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, professional development, and enhancing physician and employee engagement, Jason is an industry disruptor and dynamic force dedicated to revolutionizing the healthcare landscape. His career spans across prestigious academic medical centers and regional health systems, fueled by an unwavering passion to elevate the healthcare experience for all stakeholders.Jason\'s relentless pursuit of excellence is reflected in his track record of fostering a culture of service excellence, unwavering quality, and individual ownership within his organizations. He excels at implementing robust systems of accountability, empowering leaders, physicians, and employees to take ownership of their roles in delivering outstanding experiences and achieving exceptional outcomes.Educated in the field, Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Susquehanna University and a Master of Science in Health Services Management from Elmira College. His commitment to advancing healthcare is underscored by his certification as a Patient Experience Professional since 2018.Jason is not merely a healthcare leader; he is a catalyst for change, dedicated to reshaping the healthcare landscape for the betterment of employees, physicians, and patients alike.

Experience

1. Manager, Provider Relations

   Centene Corporation

   Dec 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Responsible for maintaining existing and developing new provider relations, and improving provider performance and metrics.

Education

• Elmira College

  Master of Science (MS), Health Services Administration

  2008 — 2009

• Immaculata University

  Master of Arts - MA, Clinical Psychology

  2021 — 2026

• Susquehanna University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting

  2000 — 2004

• Patient Experience Institute

  Certified Patient Experience Professional

  2018 — 2018

Skills

• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Coaching
• Epic Systems
• Revenue Cycle
• Recruiting
• Cultural Transformation
• Management
• Team Building
• Program Management
• Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Accounting
• Public Speaking
• Behavioral Interviewing
• Team Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Financial Reporting
• Operational Efficiency
• Management Consulting
• Software Documentation
• Ehr
• Practice Management
• Process Efficiency
• Healthcare Management
• Process Improvement
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Physician Relations
• Idx
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Access
• Quickbooks
• Training
• Healthcare Consulting
• Business Transformation
• Customer Experience
• Business Efficiency