Tracy Zheng, PhD
About Tracy Zheng, PhD
Tracy Zheng, PhD, serves as the Vice President of Clinical Analytics and Health Economics at Cohere Health, where she applies her expertise in healthcare quality and value. With a strong background in health services research, she has authored over 60 publications and has extensive experience in developing alternative payment models for healthcare systems.
Work at Cohere Health
Tracy Zheng currently serves as the Vice President of Clinical Analytics and Health Economics at Cohere Health, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on leveraging data analytics to enhance healthcare quality and value. Prior to her current role, she was the Director of Clinical Program Quality Analytics at Cohere Health from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to the development of strategies aimed at improving clinical outcomes through data-driven insights.
Previous Experience at RTI International
Tracy Zheng worked at RTI International for nine years, from 2011 to 2020. She held multiple roles, including Senior Health Services Researcher and Senior Manager/Project Director. In these positions, she was involved in health services research, focusing on the design and implementation of alternative payment models for healthcare systems. Her work included analyzing Medicare and Medicaid enrollment and claims data to derive insights on healthcare quality.
Education and Expertise
Tracy Zheng earned her PhD in Health Services Research and Policy from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where she studied from 2005 to 2011. She also holds a Bachelor's degree from Beihang University, where she majored in Finance and minored in Law. Her educational background supports her expertise in developing technical and business proposals, business development, and partnering strategies within the healthcare sector.
Publications and Research Contributions
Tracy Zheng has authored and co-authored over 60 publications, which include journal articles, book chapters, and blog posts. Her research primarily focuses on healthcare quality, value, and outcomes. Through her extensive writing and research contributions, she has provided valuable insights into various aspects of health services and policy.
Project Management and Leadership
Throughout her career, Tracy Zheng has managed multi-million-dollar-budget projects with a focus on healthcare quality and value improvement. She has led initiatives that analyze complex datasets to generate actionable insights aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. Her leadership in these projects demonstrates her capability in overseeing significant research and development efforts in the healthcare industry.