Neal Gold, MD, MBA, Facp
About Neal Gold, MD, MBA, Facp
Neal Gold, MD, MBA, FACP, serves as the Medical Director of Medicare Markets at Carelon and has extensive experience in various leadership roles in healthcare. He has held positions at organizations such as AMITA Health, Aspire Health, and ChenMed, while also contributing to education as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rosalind Franklin University.
Current Role at Carelon
Neal Gold serves as the Medical Director for Medicare Markets at Carelon, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on overseeing Medicare-related initiatives and strategies. His responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to enhance service delivery and improve patient outcomes. Gold's expertise in Medicare markets supports Carelon's commitment to providing quality healthcare solutions.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Prior to his current role, Neal Gold held various positions in healthcare management. He worked as a Regional Medical Director at ChenMed from 2022 to 2023, where he managed hospital and community care services. Before that, he served as Lead Physician and Medical Director at Aspire Health, Inc. from 2020 to 2022. His experience also includes roles at AMITA Health, Health Integrated, and The Medicines Company, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of healthcare operations.
Education and Expertise
Neal Gold holds an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, where he studied Business Management and Healthcare from 2009 to 2013. He earned his MD from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center between 1996 and 2000. Additionally, he completed his undergraduate studies in Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1992 to 1996. His educational background equips him with a robust foundation in both medicine and business management.
Academic Involvement at Rosalind Franklin University
Neal Gold has been a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science since 2014. In this role, he provides educational guidance to healthcare students, focusing on the delivery of appropriate medical care. His involvement in academia reflects his commitment to fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals and sharing his extensive knowledge in the field.
Specialized Skills in Healthcare Operations
Neal Gold specializes in optimizing patient flow and ensuring proper patient status, skills he honed during his tenure as a Physician Advisor at AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center. He collaborates with health plans to analyze appeals, aiming to improve Medicare Star ratings. His work involves monitoring clinical and financial performance, partnering with various teams to support client acquisition and retention in healthcare services.