Rakesh Mathew

About Rakesh Mathew

Rakesh Mathew stands as an accomplished executive, specializing in forging consensus and driving growth within both public and private sectors. His expertise encompasses management consulting and business development, with a profound emphasis on digital transformation initiatives in healthcare. This ranges from designing and deploying tech solutions for value-based care and healthcare data aggregation, to spearheading interoperability, operations, project and program management, as well as engagement and adoption strategies within Health Information Exchange (HIE).Internationally renowned for his work on interoperability for payers and providers, Mathew has led numerous EMR modernization efforts and FHIR implementations for CMS Interoperability, the 21st Century Cures Act, and patient access compliance. He also actively contributes to several HL7 FHIR Accelerators and Workgroups, such as Da Vinci, CARIN, Gravity, and Codex, working towards innovative FHIR solutions for fluid data exchange between payers and providers.Mathew\'s earlier roles include Chief Innovation Officer and Senior Director of Technology at HealthShare Exchange (HSX), during which he propelled the HIE\'s expansion and widespread adoption by major hospital and payer systems across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. One of his landmark achievements was pioneering the first marketplace for HIE (HSX MarketStreet), revolutionizing the concept of healthcare and IoT data through an API-based platform that provided selective, secure access to solutions.With an extensive background in the healthcare payer industry, Mathew has been instrumental in projects such as Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of New Jersey\'s Payment Innovation Program. This initiative aimed to broaden the reach of BCBS\'s value-based programs to all members nationwide through the Blue Distinction Total Care (BDTC) program.Mathew also significantly contributed to the New Jersey Regional Extension Center (NJ-HITEC), now part of the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII), leading the deployment of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) solutions for over physicians to promote Meaningful Use of EHR in New Jersey. His efforts led to the creation of a Statewide health information network - NJHIN.During his tenure with Verizon, Mathew was pivotal in formulating a healthcare-focused sales strategy during the company\'s transition from 3G to 4G. His vision inspired healthcare and pharmaceutical companies to explore innovative applications of wireless technology within their ecosystems.

Experience

1. Interoperability Leader President

   Hike Health

   Jan 2020 — Present

Education

• Anna University Chennai

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2001 — 2005

• New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Master’s Degree, Environmental Engineering

  2006 — 2008

• New Jersey Institute of Technology

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management of Technology

  2009 — 2011