Eleanor Escafi
About Eleanor Escafi
Eleanor Escafi serves as the Director of Network Innovation & APMs at Cambia Health Solutions, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Community Health and Spanish from Tufts University and a Master of Public Health from Universidad de Chile.
Work at Cambia Health Solutions
Eleanor Escafi serves as the Director of Network Innovation & Alternative Payment Models (APMs) at Cambia Health Solutions. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development of new business cases for alternative payment models and value-based care strategies. Her role includes overseeing the infrastructure necessary for operationalizing these models, which encompasses aspects such as attribution, financial settlements, and employer reporting. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Assistant Director of Strategy and Execution at Cambia Health Solutions from 2016 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Eleanor Escafi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Community Health and Spanish from Tufts University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Universidad de Chile, attending from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background equips her with knowledge and skills relevant to public health and community health initiatives, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Eleanor Escafi has a diverse professional background in healthcare management and public health. She began her career as a Care Coordinator for Multnomah County at Project Access Now from 2010 to 2011. She then transitioned to Providence-Swedish Health Alliance ACO, where she held various roles, including Accountable Care Solutions Manager and Model of Care and Clinical Transformation Manager, from 2013 to 2016. Her experiences in these positions have contributed to her expertise in accountable care and alternative payment models.
Achievements
In her current role at Cambia Health Solutions, Eleanor Escafi leads a team that focuses on the curation and growth of a portfolio of alternative payment models across primary care, specialty, and hospital sectors. Her responsibilities include developing strategies that enhance value-based care, which are essential for improving healthcare delivery and outcomes. Her contributions to the field reflect her commitment to advancing healthcare innovation.