Wade Bennett

About Wade Bennett

With a Master’s degree in Business and 15 years of extensive experience in the healthcare sector, I am a seasoned leader committed to driving operational excellence and delivering results. Over the years, I have built a robust career that spans skilled nursing home management, contract negotiation, payor relations, telemedicine and cross-functional leadership, with a proven track record of transforming healthcare operations for the better.As the 2016 Skilled Nursing Home Administrator of the Year for the state of Oregon, I led and managed multiple skilled nursing homes, driving significant improvements in both patient care and operational performance. During my tenure as a Skilled Nursing Home Administrator, I successfully implemented value-based reimbursement programs and optimized facility operations to enhance both financial and care outcomes.In my most recent role as Senior Provider Contract Manager for prestigious healthcare organization, I played a pivotal role in managing key contracts, optimizing partnerships, and aligning cross-functional teams to meet organizational goals. My ability to navigate complex healthcare systems and foster collaboration across various departments has been a cornerstone of my success.I am passionate about leveraging strategic planning, leadership, and continuous improvement to create value in healthcare operations, making a positive impact on patients, staff, and organizations alike.

Experience

1. National Director of Strategic Sourcing - Advanced Care at Home

   Kaiser Permanente

   Aug 2025 — Present · Oakland, CA, US

   Leads the sourcing management process by influencing the development of the sourcing strategy definition across the organization. Supports the strategic procurement of products and services by directing others to perform data gathering and analysis. Coaches others to evaluate high-profile strategic options and participate in the creation of a sourcing strategy. Leads the implementation of the sourcing strategy across the organization through the selection, negotiation, and recommendation of awards for sourcing contracts. Supports the continuous improvement of sourcing processes by developing advanced strategies and solutions.

Education

• Rogue Community College

  Associates Oregon Transfer Degree, Pre-Medicine-Physical Therapy

  2005 — 2008

• American Business & Technology University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2017 — 2019

• Rogue River High School , Rogue

  general education degree, General Studies

  2001 — 2005

• Oregon State University

  Bachelor, Health Management and Policy

  2008 — 2011

Skills

• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Physicians
• Healthcare Management
• Strategic Planning
• Employee Relations
• Human Resources
• Gerontology
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Training
• Policy
• Rehabilitation
• Nursing Homes
• Clinical Research
• Ehr
• Medicare
• Cpr Certified
• Medical Records
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Acute Care
• Case Management
• Leadership
• Long-Term Care
• Leadership Development
• Managed Care
• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Patient Safety
• Physician Relations
• Elder Care
• Medical Terminology
• Healthcare
• Hipaa
• Disease Management
• Customer Service
• Office Administration
• Wound Care
• Healthcare Consulting
• Public Health