Professional Summary

Professional Overview

Rebecca Ford is a seasoned finance executive with extensive experience in population health management and business planning. As the Vice President of Finance for Population Health & Business Planning at ChristianaCare, she leads the strategic financial planning and analysis initiatives that drive the organization's population health initiatives.

Experience Summary

Current Role

As the Vice President of Finance for Population Health & Business Planning at ChristianaCare, Rebecca is responsible for providing financial leadership and oversight to the organization's population health programs. She oversees the development and implementation of financial strategies that support the expansion of value-based care models, patient engagement, and community-based interventions. Under her guidance, the finance team has implemented advanced data analytics and reporting capabilities, enabling data-driven decision-making to enhance population health outcomes.

Career Progression

Prior to her current role, Rebecca served as the Corporate Director of Population Health Finance & Business Planning at ChristianaCare, where she played a pivotal role in aligning the organization's financial strategies with its population health objectives. Before that, she held the position of Director of Decision Support & Reimbursement, where she leveraged her expertise in reimbursement and managed care contracting to optimize the organization's financial performance.

Earlier in her career, Rebecca held various reimbursement-focused roles at Genesis HealthCare, including Regional Director of Reimbursement, Reimbursement Manager and Supervisor, and Reimbursement Accountant. In these positions, she developed a deep understanding of the financial complexities within the healthcare industry and honed her ability to navigate regulatory changes and reimbursement challenges.

Academic Background

Rebecca holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware, where she graduated cum laude. Her academic achievements and specialized knowledge in finance and accounting have been instrumental in shaping her professional success.

Areas of Expertise

• Population health financial management and strategy

• Value-based care reimbursement and contracting

• Data analytics and reporting for decision support

• Healthcare financial planning and budgeting

• Regulatory compliance and reimbursement optimization

• Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership

Professional Impact

Throughout her career, Rebecca has played a pivotal role in driving financial strategies that support the expansion of population health initiatives at ChristianaCare. Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing the organization's financial performance, improving patient outcomes, and positioning the system for long-term success in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Conclusion

With her deep expertise in population health finance, Rebecca is poised to continue making a significant impact on the healthcare industry. Her strategic vision, financial acumen, and collaborative leadership style make her a valuable asset to ChristianaCare as the organization continues to innovate and transform its approach to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care.