Kelly Boggs

About Kelly Boggs

Experienced healthcare executive driving enterprise strategy and growth across complex health systems and payviders. I specialize in building high-impact partnerships that align clinical, operational, and financial priorities—delivering measurable value in an evolving healthcare landscape.As Vice President, Senior Client Executive at Optum, I lead strategy and relationships for five of the organization’s top enterprise health system clients. I serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, translating complex challenges into actionable solutions that accelerate growth, advance value-based care, and strengthen long-term performance.My background spans Provider Relations, Physician Recruitment, Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) Operations, and Strategic Client Management—giving me a unique, end-to-end perspective on the provider continuum, from graduate medical education through the full lifecycle. I bring a data-driven, collaborative leadership style that consistently exceeds performance goals and drives organizational success.Previously, I held leadership roles across Optum and CIN environments, where I:• Led network engagement and supported operations across contracting, credentialing, quality, communications, and patient experience• Navigated complex market dynamics to exceed client expectations in home and community care• Built and led high-performing, cross-functional teams in highly matrixed organizationsI’m known for influencing C-suite leaders through strategic insight, fostering alignment across stakeholders, and executing large-scale initiatives that improve outcomes and business performance.I’m also deeply committed to industry leadership and development, with active involvement in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), including leadership development programming and board service.Core Focus Areas:Enterprise Strategy & Growth | Strategic Account Management | Provider & Payvider Partnerships | CIN Operations | Value-Based Care | Executive Engagement | Change Leadership | Team Development

Experience

1. VP, Senior Client Executive Enterprise Provider Strategy & Growth

   Optum

   Sep 2025 — Present

   As Vice President, Senior Client Executive – Enterprise Provider Strategy & Growth at Optum, I serve as a strategic leader and trusted advisor to some of the organization’s largest health system clients. I am accountable for building and advancing executive-level partnerships that drive growth, enhance performance, and address the complex, evolving needs of health systems and payviders.In this role, I align enterprise capabilities with client priorities across clinical, operational, and financial domains—delivering tailored, data-driven solutions that create measurable value. I work closely with C-suite stakeholders to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and accelerate transformation, particularly in value-based care and provider strategy.I lead cross-functional collaboration across a highly matrixed organization, bringing together diverse teams to execute on strategic initiatives and ensure a seamless client experience. My work focuses on strengthening long-term partnerships, enabling sustainable growth, and improving outcomes across the provider continuum.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  MBA, Health Care Management

  2006 — 2008

• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

  BS, Public Administration and Political Science

  1998 — 2001