Christi Telshaw
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Professional Overview
Christi Telshaw is an experienced healthcare leader with a proven track record of driving strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. As the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Bend Health, she leverages her deep industry expertise to forge valuable collaborations and advance the company's mission of improving access to high-quality behavioral healthcare.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Bend Health, Christi is responsible for cultivating and managing key relationships with healthcare systems, payers, and community organizations. In this role, she has successfully secured several high-impact partnerships, expanding Bend Health's reach and enabling the delivery of comprehensive, integrated behavioral health services to a wider patient population. Christi's strategic vision and collaborative approach have been instrumental in Bend Health's growth and recognition as a leader in the behavioral health space.
Career Progression
Prior to her current position, Christi held various leadership roles within the healthcare industry, including Behavioral Network Strategy Lead at Evernorth and Behavioral Network Strategy Manager at Cigna. In these roles, she demonstrated her expertise in developing targeted strategies, managing provider networks, and driving innovative solutions to address complex behavioral health challenges. Christi's extensive experience in the healthcare sector, coupled with her keen understanding of industry trends and regulatory dynamics, have made her a valuable asset to the organizations she has served.
Academic Background
Christi holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin, with a specialization in mental health and substance abuse. Her academic achievements, combined with her practical experience, have equipped her with a well-rounded perspective and the necessary skills to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic partnership development
- Behavioral health network management
- Innovative program design and implementation
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
- Regulatory compliance and industry trends analysis
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Christi has played a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of behavioral healthcare services. As the Behavioral Network Strategy Lead at Evernorth, she spearheaded the development of a groundbreaking, value-based behavioral health network model that improved access to care and patient outcomes. This initiative earned industry recognition and contributed to Evernorth's reputation as a leader in integrated healthcare solutions.
Conclusion
Christi Telshaw's extensive experience, strategic vision, and collaborative approach make her a valuable asset to the healthcare industry. In her current role as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Bend Health, she is committed to driving innovative solutions and forging strategic alliances that enhance the accessibility and quality of behavioral healthcare services. Christi's passion for improving patient outcomes and her unwavering commitment to the industry position her as a respected leader poised to make a lasting impact.
