Lucretia Hydell

About Lucretia Hydell

For over two decades, I\'ve helped health plans, ACOs, and healthcare systems untangle complex financial challenges in Medicare Advantage and Value-Based Care (VBC).What sets me apart isn’t just my credentials—it’s my ability to bridge the gap between actuarial analytics and strategic action. I help healthcare executives turn data into decisions that drive growth, performance, and sustainability.With experience spanning Medicare Advantage, ACO REACH, MSSP, Medicaid, and VBC, I specialize in forecasting, reserving, pricing, benchmarking, and risk contracting. I’ve partnered with CEOs, CFOs, actuaries, and provider organizations to translate analytics into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes.My consulting roles span both payer and provider perspectives—from developing MA bids and building enterprise forecasts to designing value-based contracts and evaluating high-risk population strategies. Led actuarial teams at Wakely, Johns Hopkins Healthcare, Cityblock, Evolent, and Point32Health Expert in MA pricing, provider risk analytics, IBNR development, and strategic forecasting Trusted advisor to healthcare execs on contract negotiation, regulatory strategy, and performance optimization Former professional dancer—bringing discipline, creativity, and agility to data-driven consultingWhy Clients Trust My Work I bring clarity to complexity, transforming actuarial models into executive-ready strategies I\'m a thought partner, not just a technician—focused on margin, sustainability, and strategic alignment I’ve worked across silos—contracting, finance, provider engagement, clinical, analytics—and bring a 360° view Clients know I’m responsive, rigorous, and results-driven—from boardroom vision to backend analytics I blend precision and creativity, a mindset sharpened by two decades in healthcare and the performing artsHow I Can Help YouNavigate Medicare Advantage, ACO REACH or VBP strategy, pricing, and performanceBuild or strengthen forecasting, reserving, and risk adjustment modelsDesign and negotiate provider risk contracts with confidence and clarityBenchmark financial performance and uncover growth or savings opportunitiesTranslate complex actuarial data into executive-level insight for boardrooms or internal strategyI\'m passionate about aligning actuarial rigor with mission-driven healthcare innovation. If you\'re leading a health plan, system, or ACO and need a sharp, strategic actuarial partner—let’s talk.

Experience

1. Senior Consulting Actuary

   Wakely Consulting Group

   Jun 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Florida State University

  MFA, Dance

• Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge

  MS, Mathematics

• Louisiana State University

  BS, Psychology

Skills

• Medicare Part D
• Data Analysis
• Pricing
• Valuation
• Life Insurance
• Forecasting
• Financial Modeling
• Claim
• Access
• Actuarial Science
• Health Insurance
• Managed Care
• Employee Benefits
• Insurance
• Medicare
• Medicaid