K. R. Prabha
Health Care Strategist and Technologist
- Role
- VP, Strategy, Growth & Innovation at Optum
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About K. R. Prabha
Transforming health care to become more affordable and convenient with better experience is my focus. I bring an international view and engineering mindset when solving health care challenges having lived and worked in the U.S, Canada, and India. I have worked with over twenty health organizations including integrated care delivery systems, academic medical centers, regional systems and faith-based entities, as well as national and regional health insurers. I collaborate with Boards of Directors, C-suite executives, and senior management to design and execute transformative strategies. These include developing organic and inorganic growth strategies, formulating digital journeys, redesigning operating models, identifying synergies with mergers and acquisitions, building operational excellence, instituting total cost transformation, and standing up large enterprise programs. I am recognized for building and leading high-performing teams committed to a common vision. My background in strategy, operations, and technology consulting has provided me a strong foundation in growth strategy and development, financial analysis, product and program management, and risk mitigation. I help health care executives identify and adopt best practices from other industries - energy, high-tech, and manufacturing. I enjoy publishing and speaking on health care challenges and innovations.Pursuing my interest in global health, I serve as a member of the Board of Directors (Chair of the Board 20••••24) for Washington Global Health Alliance.
Experience
VP, Strategy, Growth & Innovation
Jan 2021 — Present
2025 - current Business Performance - Payer Markets 20••••25 Consumer Strategy and Emerging Solutions 20••••23 Digital Strategy
Education
Government College of Engineering And Research,Pune
Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Carleton University
Master of Engineering, Civil Engineering
INSEAD
Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption
2021
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