John MacHalek
Staff VP and General Manager, Smi @Carelon Health
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WORK HISTORY
Staff VP and General Manager, Smi @Carelon Health
Chicago, IL, US
EDUCATION
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Bachelor of Science - BS
SKILLS
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.
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