Eric J. Woollen
About Eric J. Woollen
Eric J. Woollen serves as the Director of Payor Relations at Bradford Health Services, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in managed care, having previously worked in various roles at Practice Partners in Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, HealthSouth, and Surgical Care Affiliates.
Current Role at Bradford Health Services
Eric J. Woollen serves as the Director of Payor Relations at Bradford Health Services. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing relationships with payors, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to optimize healthcare delivery and reimbursement processes.
Previous Experience in Managed Care
Prior to his current role, Woollen worked at Surgical Care Affiliates as the Director of Managed Care Payer Engagement & Strategy from 2019 to 2021. His experience also includes serving as the Vice President of Managed Care at Practice Partners in Healthcare from 2005 to 2019, where he focused on developing and managing payer relationships.
Career Background in Healthcare
Woollen's career in healthcare began at UnitedHealthcare, where he worked as a Contracting Manager from 1998 to 2002. He then transitioned to HealthSouth, serving as the Regional Director of Managed Care from 2003 to 2005. His extensive background in managed care has equipped him with valuable insights into payer dynamics.
Educational Background
Eric J. Woollen completed his high school education at Greater Latrobe High School from 1989 to 1992. He then attended Washington & Jefferson College, where he studied Biology and Sociology from 1992 to 1994. Woollen later earned a Bachelor of Health Services degree in Health Administration from the University of Kentucky, studying from 1994 to 1997.