Nathan Johnson

About Nathan Johnson

Do you remember the last time you walked into Blockbuster to grab a DVD for the weekend? And what was it like doing real estate before Zillow and Redfin? Or shopping retail prior to Amazon? Times have changed… but does this level of disruption and pace of change have any application to healthcare? A looming tidal wave of consumerism in healthcare will soon answer this question.As a healthcare strategy and product leader, I help companies transform to meet emerging customer needs.Daily, I’m presented with opportunities to apply my expertise, challenge the status quo, and drive necessary change. I thrive in this setting. I’ve been told that my gifts are my adaptability, empathy, problem solving, and commitment to drive change, even amidst ambiguity. I am a values-driven healthcare executive adept at:• Developing enterprise strategy that optimizes for business resiliency and shifting market conditions• Driving systematic implementation• Negotiating complex business deals in the public and private sector• Securing and overseeing significant capital investments• Establishing performance standards that ensure business, product, and consumer outcomes Since joining Premera in 2017, where I’ve led the Enterprise Strategy and Business Planning function, and now lead Integrated Products, I’ve been focused on developing strategy and implementation plans that help my employer deliver on its promise – to make healthcare work better. There’s nothing better than working for a company whose purpose speaks directly to your own mission. In my current role, I’m capitalizing on an opportunity to drive Premera’s Vertical Integration strategy at the Operations level. This has been a fantastic opportunity to get closer to the customer while developing strategic partnerships with provider organizations that are interested in creating new value for customers.Prior to joining Premera, I spent 9 years in State government, most recently serving as Chief Policy Officer for the Washington Health Care Authority where I led health transformation efforts across commercial, public employee, and Medicaid market segments. My competencies include: Executive Leadership • Strategic Planning • Business, Product & Go-to-Market Strategy • Customer Value Creation • Product Management • Business Development • Vendor & Partner Relationships • Complex Decision Making • Data Analysis • Contract Negotiation • Team Leadership & Development • Communication • Change Management • Board Relations • Public & Private Sector • Innovative Primary Care Solutions • Medicaid Managed Care

Experience

1. Vice President, Product

   Premera Blue Cross

   Jul 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Premera is the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, providing comprehensive health services for more than 2.6M Recruited in 2017 to lead Premera’s Enterprise Strategy and Business Planning functions, my role was expanded in 2019 to include oversight of operating performance. In 2021, I capitalized on an opportunity to drive Premera’s Vertical Integration strategy at the Operations level. In this role, I am accountable for the implementation of product objectives across all market segments. During my tenure with Premera, I’ve been presented with unique opportunities and challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed healthcare organizations to make shifts, innovate, and deliver change, in a very short amount of time. I’ve enjoyed leading strategy during this crucial time, as well as an opportunity to pivot into the product space, in support of help scale-up new value propositions that deliver on our promise to customers.It has been my greatest pleasure to collaborate with C-Level management and leaders to shape, define and implement a strategic agenda to make healthcare work better. As a people leader, I am committed to practices that make me a better leader, inviting feedback, and working to motivate, inspire and engage my team, empowering them to be their best.Key Achievements: • Enterprise Strategy & 5-year Roadmap, focused on growth and margin improvement• Modernization of Strategy & Business Planning Function • Collaboration with cross-functional leaders to drive a major shift in strategic objectives and operating model• Achieving $250M dollar savings for the business through targeted strategy, product offerings, and strategic alliances • Driving improved affordability, better healthcare access, and differentiated experiences for Premera members

Education

• Seattle Bible College

  Bachelor, Biblical Studies

  2001 — 2003

• Regent University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Government: Public Policy

  2003 — 2005