Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Scott Edwards is an accomplished healthcare finance executive with deep expertise in value-based programs, population health management, and healthcare analytics. As the Vice President of Value-Based Programs and Population Health Finance at Mount Sinai Health System, he plays a pivotal role in driving the organization's transition to value-based care and population health initiatives.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role, Scott is responsible for overseeing the financial performance and strategic planning of Mount Sinai's value-based care and population health programs. He works closely with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders to develop and implement innovative financial models that align with the organization's broader population health strategy. Under his leadership, Mount Sinai has achieved measurable improvements in quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost savings.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Mount Sinai, Scott held senior finance and consulting roles at leading healthcare organizations, including the Cleveland Clinic, Conifer Health Solutions, Optum, and Cigna. He has a proven track record of driving transformational change in value-based care, risk-based contracting, and healthcare analytics. Throughout his career, Scott has been instrumental in helping healthcare providers and payers navigate the complex transition to value-based reimbursement models.
Academic Background
Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School, where he honed his strategic leadership and decision-making skills.
Areas of Expertise
- Value-based care program design and implementation
- Population health management and risk stratification
- Financial modeling and advanced analytics
- Contract negotiation and risk-based contracting
- Performance improvement and operational efficiency
- Collaborative leadership and cross-functional team management
Professional Impact
During his tenure at the Cleveland Clinic, Scott led the development and rollout of a comprehensive value-based care program that resulted in significant improvements in quality metrics and cost savings. At Optum, he spearheaded the design and deployment of a cutting-edge healthcare analytics platform that enabled payers and providers to make more informed, data-driven decisions.
Conclusion
With a breadth of experience and a track record of driving transformational change, Scott Edwards is a respected leader in the healthcare finance and population health management space. In his current role at Mount Sinai Health System, he is poised to continue his positive impact on the industry, helping to shape the future of value-based care and population health initiatives.
