John MacHalek

About John MacHalek

As General Manager for Carelon Behavioral Health’s Serious Mental Illness (SMI) business, I lead a $2.5B national product transforming how care is delivered to Medicaid populations with complex behavioral, social, and medical needs. My team integrates data science, clinical innovation, and value-based partnerships to reduce avoidable utilization, improve member outcomes, and prove that whole-person care models can scale sustainably. I’m driven by building what doesn’t yet exist — translating ideas into operating models that create measurable value. I’m known for being direct, decisive, and outcome-focused, while deeply investing in people and helping them grow into their potential. My strengths lie in seeing the full system — from clinical design to financial performance — and aligning diverse teams around a common mission. I thrive where business strategy, analytics, and compassion intersect, and I’m passionate about developing scalable healthcare solutions that improve access, equity, and human dignity.

Experience

1. Staff VP and General Manager, Smi

   Carelon Health

   Aug 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Bachelor of Science - BS

Skills

• Finance
• Healthcare Consulting
• Event Planning
• Non-Profit Volunteering
• Teamwork
• Healthcare Industry
• Access
• Social Networking
• Tableau
• Investments
• Management
• Social Media
• Business Strategy
• Customer Service
• Analysis
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Time Management
• Microsoft Word
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Data Analytics
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Microsoft Access
• Public Speaking