Wendy Whittington MD, Mmm
About Wendy Whittington MD, Mmm
Wendy Whittington, MD, MMM, serves as the Chief Care Officer at Cariloop and has held various leadership roles in healthcare, focusing on caregiver support and equitable care access. She has an extensive educational background in medicine and biochemistry, along with experience in telehealth and provider engagement.
Work at Cariloop
Wendy Whittington serves as the Chief Care Officer at Cariloop, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the support provided to caregivers, recognizing their importance in the healthcare system. Prior to her current role, she was a Board member at Cariloop from 2018 to 2021. Whittington expresses admiration for Cariloop's culture of caring and the contributions of its care coaches, which align with her advocacy for caregiver recognition and support.
Education and Expertise
Wendy Whittington has a diverse educational background. She earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School, completing her studies from 1985 to 1990. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Rutgers University, where she studied from 1981 to 1985. Additionally, she achieved a Master of Medical Management (MMM) from Carnegie Mellon University between 2007 and 2009. Her education in pediatrics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus from 1990 to 1993 further complements her medical expertise.
Professional Background
Wendy Whittington has held various leadership positions in the healthcare sector. She worked at Premier Inc. as Vice President of Provider Engagement for six months in 2019. Prior to that, she served as Medical Director for Telehealth at Dell from 2016 to 2018 and as Clinical Portfolio Leader at Dell from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she was a Physician Executive at Stanson Health from 2018 to 2020 and held a leadership role at NTT DATA, Inc. as Medical Director Telehealth from 2016 to 2018. Currently, she is also an Adjunct Faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University since 2012 and a Managing Partner at Strathmere Healthcare Partners since 2021.
Advocacy and Initiatives
Wendy Whittington is an advocate for the recognition and support of caregivers within the healthcare system. She emphasizes that supporting caregivers can lead to significant reductions in overall healthcare spending. Whittington expresses concern over the rising healthcare expenditures in the U.S., which have escalated from $2 trillion to nearly $4 trillion. Her focus includes improving access to equitable care and addressing burnout among healthcare providers, reflecting her commitment to enhancing the healthcare landscape.
Current Roles and Memberships
In addition to her role at Cariloop, Wendy Whittington is actively involved in various organizations. She has been a Board Member at HealthConnect One since 2023. Her ongoing contributions to academia include her position as Adjunct Faculty at Carnegie Mellon University, where she has been teaching since 2012. Whittington's diverse roles reflect her commitment to improving healthcare delivery and supporting caregivers across different platforms.