Professional Title and Current Role
Chun-Ju Wang, D.O. currently holds the position of Medical Director at CareCentrix, a role she assumed in January 2024. She is based in McLean, Virginia, United States. Her focus is in Utilization Management and Post-acute Care within the organization.
Career Overview and Expertise
Dr. Wang brings over 10 years of specialized experience in utilization management, combining clinical expertise with healthcare operational leadership. Her primary expertise lies in enhancing clinical quality and value-based care through utilization review processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and fostering collaborative solutions across clinical specialties.
Prior to joining CareCentrix, Dr. Wang served for 10 years as Senior Executive Medical Director at Tivity Health (2013–2023) in a remote capacity. At Tivity Health, she:
- Led pre- and post-service utilization reviews to meet client demands for quality and value-based care.
- Ensured compliance with Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC) and National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards, along with adherence to federal and state regulations.
- Partnered with product teams to develop new utilization management, claims, and network solutions protocols.
- Collaborated closely with enterprise stakeholders on the Quality Management Committee to drive clinical quality initiatives.
- Compiled and maintained clinical reference repositories to support product development and marketing initiatives, coordinating with legal and compliance teams to produce up-to-date external sales and marketing materials.
Earlier clinical leadership roles include:
- Medical Director, Saint Patrick Rehabilitation Center (2006–2008), where she launched and expanded the hospital’s first acute inpatient rehabilitation program emphasizing post-acute care, driving census doubling through strategic business development and marketing.
- Staff Physician, Hebrew Home of Greater Washington (2014–2017).
- Staff Physician, Sinai Hospital Rehabilitation Center (2008–2013), managing full acute rehabilitation patient caseloads, providing consultative services, and training residents in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
- Director and Medical Director positions at Marianjoy Medical Group’s Subacute Rehab Program (2004–2006).
Educational Background
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (2000–2001).
- Completed Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, serving as Chief Resident (2003–2004).
- Holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Maryland.
Board Certifications and Licenses
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (I & II) – initial certification in 2005, with board recertification in 2015.
- American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians® (ABQAURP) since 2014.
- American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine certified in 2008.
- National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiner, certified since 2001.
- Medical licenses in multiple states including California, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, Mississippi, and Virginia.
Professional Affiliations and Honors
- Fellow, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPM&R).
- Member of American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP).
- Member of the American Osteopathic Association.
- Member of Sigma Sigma Phi Osteopathic Medicine Honorary Society (1996–2000).
Publications and Research
- Authored the journal abstract and presented the poster “Transverse Myelitis Presenting with Seizures: A Case Report” at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly (2002).
- Engaged as a Clinical Evaluator and Sub-Investigator on several controlled clinical trials focusing on neurological and rehabilitative therapies (e.g., studies on Fampridine-SR, fumaric acid in MS).
- Experience includes academic presentations and course faculty roles in neuro-rehabilitation pharmacology.
Additional Insights and Impact
- Known for leadership in quality management committees, clinical oversight, and utilization program delivery, effectively bridging clinical and operational goals.
- Recognized by colleagues for adaptability, regulatory expertise, and collaborative problem-solving, demonstrated by positive professional recommendations.
- Active in development and implementation of clinical programs that improve care transitions and expand patient service capacity, notably demonstrated in prior business development achievements at Saint Patrick Rehabilitation Center.
- Dr. Wang’s clinical and executive background aligns with CareCentrix’s mission to empower health at home through simplifying care coordination and home benefit management, positioning her to influence clinical quality and utilization strategies centrally.
Company Context: CareCentrix
CareCentrix, now fully owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance as of accelerated acquisition announcements in late 2022, focuses on home-centered healthcare coordination. The company received multiple workplace awards recently, including the 2023 Top Workplaces National Industry Award in Healthcare and several Culture Excellence Awards, reflecting a stable and growing organizational environment. CareCentrix emphasizes HomeFirst Analytics and personalized care, areas where Dr. Wang’s utilization management expertise likely plays a key role in clinical and operational strategy.
LinkedIn Profile: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chun-ju-wang-d-o-3a04b1225](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chun-ju-wang-d-o-3a04b1225)
Location: McLean, VA
Industry: Healthcare / Utilization Management / Post-acute Care
