Executive Director, Market Insights & Consulting
Consortium Health Plans
As Director of Market Insights & Consulting, Kate works on products and services which facilitate Consortium member Plans’ understanding of market expectations and adoption of innovative solutions. Her focus areas include the Market Requirements Benchmarking Assessment, Market Scans, and innovation consulting services.
Prior to joining Consortium, Kate led the Customer Reporting team at Castlight Health. Kate was previously a Health & Benefits Consultant with Mercer in Charlotte, NC. She assisted her self-insured clients by identifying medical cost drivers and recommending tailored strategies including plan design adjustments, clinical point solutions, and worksite clinic options. She also advised health plans on emerging trends in carrier policies, clinical innovation, emerging high-cost treatments, and employers’ evolving role in healthcare.
Kate previously worked in the network contracting department of Tufts Health Plan in Massachusetts. Using financial and clinical data, she identified opportunities for health systems in risk-based contracts to improve quality and efficiency in managing members’ care.
Kate holds a BA from Colby College, and an MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health.
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