Matthew Yost
About Matthew Yost
Matthew Yost serves as the CEO and Board Member of 6 Degrees Health Dx, where he has worked since 2022. He has held various leadership roles in the healthcare and business sectors, including positions at West Corporation, Intrado, and Health Advocate.
Current Role at 6 Degrees Health
Matthew Yost serves as the CEO and Board Member at 6 Degrees Health Dx since 2022. In this role, he focuses on improving healthcare billing practices, emphasizing integrity and transparency. His leadership aims to address the complexities and opacity that have historically characterized healthcare billing processes. Yost has been instrumental in leveraging clinical expertise and innovative data technology to enhance member experience and achieve cost savings in healthcare.
Previous Experience at West Corporation
Before joining 6 Degrees Health, Matthew Yost worked at West Corporation as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategy from 2014 to 2016. In this position, he contributed to the company's strategic growth and development initiatives. His tenure at West Corporation provided him with valuable experience in corporate strategy and development.
Leadership at Health Advocate
Matthew Yost held the position of President and CEO at Health Advocate from 2016 to 2022. During his six years in this role, he led initiatives to improve healthcare access and support for members. His leadership focused on enhancing the overall member experience and ensuring that healthcare services were more accessible and user-friendly.
Educational Background
Matthew Yost earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Pennsylvania. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for strategic leadership in the healthcare sector.
Career Progression and Previous Roles
Matthew Yost has held various leadership positions throughout his career. He served as President and CEO at Intrado from 2016 to 2019 and as Senior Vice President/Global Business Unit Leader at Diamond Foods, Inc. from 2006 to 2013. His experience also includes roles at GHX, Prudential Securities, and Thomson Reuters, where he gained expertise in corporate development, investment banking, and product management.