Kerri Heidkamp Wanko

Senior Manager, Clinical Innovation & Operational Enablement @Aetna, A Cvs Health Company

Alexandria, VA, US

Perform Strategy and Transformation for Utilization Management (UM) and Care Management (CM) to bring innovation and improvement to improve clinical quality and access to healthcare across all lines of business. Lead market research and competitive intelligence for UM and CM automation and expansion initiatives through qualitative and quantitative insights of trends and opportunities which bring estimated annual savings of $10M-$20M+. Execute strategic communications and stakeholder engagement for the AVP and department, crafting targeted strategies to align cross-functional teams, enhance organizational transparency, and present complex insights, driving improved collaboration and actionable outcomes. Collaborate on clinical innovation initiatives to drive $19M+ in annual savings by automating approval processes and enhancing workflow efficiency across Utilization Management and Care Management lifecycles, including leading early concept development and ideation to identify process improvements and technological solutions. Manage, coordinate, create, and present research and intelligence reports across multiple workstreams to streamline and disseminate information to executive management and committees for UM and CM value identification. Lead project and program management of the Clinical Strategy, Innovation & Investments Insights team.

Miami University

Bachelor’s Degree, Theatre

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Master of Business Administration - MBA