Ryan Fluharty
About Ryan Fluharty
Ryan Fluharty serves as the Vice President of Enterprise Optimization for Pharmacy and Revenue Cycle Management at BrightSpring Health Services and Amerita, Inc. He has extensive experience in healthcare operations, having held leadership roles at various organizations including A Place for Mom and McKesson.
Current Role at BrightSpring Health Services
Ryan Fluharty serves as Vice President of Enterprise Optimization, focusing on Pharmacy and Revenue Cycle Management at BrightSpring Health Services. He has held this position since 2023 and operates in a hybrid capacity within the Louisville Metropolitan Area. His role involves leading transformation initiatives that emphasize operational excellence and innovation in revenue cycle management.
Previous Experience at A Place for Mom
Prior to his current roles, Ryan worked at A Place for Mom as Vice President and Head of Commercial Operations from 2021 to 2023. He also served as Director of Contact Center Operations, Operational Excellence, and Quality Analytics for seven months in 2021. His tenure at A Place for Mom was marked by a focus on enhancing operational strategies and improving patient access.
Professional Background in Healthcare
Ryan Fluharty has extensive experience in the healthcare sector. He worked at McKesson as Director of Patient Services and Contact Center Operations from 2016 to 2019, and later as Director of Pharmacy Operations from 2019 to 2021. His roles involved overseeing operations and implementing strategies that prioritize patient experience and align with organizational goals.
Educational Qualifications
Ryan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Business/Healthcare Administration from Midway University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University, completing his studies from 2019 to 2021. His educational background supports his expertise in healthcare management and operational strategies.
Expertise in Healthcare Operations
Ryan Fluharty possesses expertise in commercialization, patient access, support strategies, and pharmacy operations. He leverages his in-depth knowledge of the healthcare landscape and technology integrations to optimize processes and enable data-driven decision-making. His passion lies in improving patient outcomes and transforming healthcare operations.