Rocky Samuel

About Rocky Samuel

I am a physician executive and Chief Medical Officer specializing in clinically led assisted living and aging-in-place models that improve resident outcomes while strengthening operational and financial performance.Across national healthcare organizations and assisted living environments, I have designed and led value-based clinical strategies that materially reduce avoidable utilization, improve length of stay, and de-risk operations. My work has resulted in: • 39% reduction in hospital visits • 67% reduction in readmissions • 38% ROI for Medicaid payors • Scalable deployment across Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial populationsI have led interdisciplinary clinical teams ranging from 50 to clinicians nationwide, built physician-led quality and utilization programs, and partnered closely with operators and payors to align clinical quality, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement strategy. My approach integrates evidence-based geriatrics, proactive primary care, and data-driven (including AI-enabled) population health to deliver the right care, in the right setting, at the right cost.I work most closely with assisted living owners, operators, and investors seeking to: • Extend resident length of stay • Reduce hospitalizations, falls, and adverse events • Strengthen margins under value-based and risk-bearing arrangements • Build durable, scalable senior care platforms that perform across cyclesI am particularly interested in partnerships and advisory roles where clinical leadership is a core driver of asset performance, resident outcomes, and long-term enterprise value.

Experience

1. Clinical Advisor

   Pager Health

   Jul 2024 — Present

Education

• Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine

  Emergency Medicine Residency Program

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology

  2001 — 2006

• Harvard Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Harvard Medical School

  Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

  2006 — 2011

Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Team Leadership
• Hospitals
• Recruiting
• Research
• Resource Management
• Program Management
• Global Health
• Strategic Planning
• Medical Coding
• Business Strategy
• Team Building
• Medical Education
• Healthcare Reimbursement
• Cost Accounting
• Healthcare Management
• Patient Relations
• Data Analysis
• Clinical Research
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Budget Development