Mary Wilkins

About Mary Wilkins

Healthcare doesn’t need another revolution — it needs leaders who can make innovation real inside one of the most complex, change-resistant industries in the world.After leading growth and transformation for Cigna, Aetna, and Blue Shield of California, I’ve seen both the brilliance and the bureaucracy of traditional payer systems. I’ve also advised and partnered with emerging ventures building what’s next — and learned that disruption without discipline doesn’t scale.The future of coverage will be built by those who can bridge legacy expertise with new architecture: defined contribution, ICHRA, value-based contracting, and transparent payer platforms that align cost, care, and consumer experience. That’s where I focus my work — helping organizations design, operationalize, and monetize innovation in ways that endure.I work with founders, investors, employers, and leadership teams who are serious about building the next generation of payer platforms — models that serve employers and members better while creating predictable, sustainable enterprise value.Focus areas:• Payer & Employer Strategy • ICHRA & Defined Contribution Innovation • Business Transformation• Commercial Growth & GTM Strategy • Value-Based Models • PE/VC Advisory • Leadership DevelopmentCore belief: The real opportunity in healthcare isn’t to burn it down — it’s to rebuild it intelligently.

Experience

1. Consultant

   The Partners Group

   Jan 2024 — Present · Bend, OR, US