Michael Kennedy
Medical Director @ Optum | Payment Integrity
- Role
- Medical Director at Optum
- Location
- Portland, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Kennedy
As a physician executive with over 7 years of leadership experience, I have been instrumental in advancing health care delivery, management, and innovation at Optum, a leading health services and innovation company. I hold a Master of Health Care Delivery Science from Dartmouth College, a Physician Executive MBA from the University of Tennessee, and a Certified Physician Executive credential from the Certifying Commission in Medical Management.My core competencies include payment integrity, utilization management, evidence-based care, organizational effectiveness, strategic planning, and operational excellence. I lead and support a team of clinicians and professionals who are dedicated to transforming health care and creating a better health system for everyone. I have successfully implemented and evaluated various initiatives and programs that enhance value-based care, such as developing improved patient outcome measures, conducting cost analyses, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. I am also passionate about health care innovation and staying abreast of emerging industry trends, such as digital health, artificial intelligence, and personalized medicine. My mission is to leverage my skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-centered health care solutions.
Experience
Medical Director
Nov 2020 — Present · Portland, OR, US
Education
Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee
Physician Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
2014
Aquinas College - Grand Rapids
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
1984 — 1988
Wayne State University
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medicine
1991 — 1995
Dartmouth College
Master of Health Care Delivery Science (MHCDS), Health Care Delivery Science
2015 — 2017
College of Charleston
Master's of Science degree, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
1988 — 1991
Skills
- Healthcare
- Hospitals
- Healthcare Management
- Clinical Research
- Orthopedics
- Emr
- Healthcare Information Technology
- Physicians
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare Consulting
- Orthopedic
- Medical Devices
- Sports Medicine
- Medical Education
- Board Certified
- Treatment
- Ehr
- Working with Physicians
- Surgery
- Quality Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Strategy
- Electronic Medical Record (Emr)
- Public Health
- Healthcare Information Technology (Hit)
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