Sandra Seefeld
About Sandra Seefeld
Sandra Seefeld serves as the Vice President of Payer Analytics & Economics at CommonSpirit Health, where she provides revenue defense analytics and oversees strategic pricing and contract modeling. She has extensive experience in healthcare finance, having held various roles at Trinity Health and Mercy Medical Center.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Sandra Seefeld currently holds the position of Vice President, Payer Analytics & Economics - Central at CommonSpirit Health. In this role, she provides revenue defense analytics and oversees strategic pricing and contract modeling for both national and local payers. Her work spans multiple regions, including the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, Texas, and Southeast Divisions. Since joining CommonSpirit Health in 2022, she has focused on enhancing the organization's analytics capabilities to support financial performance in healthcare.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Finance
Prior to her role at CommonSpirit Health, Sandra Seefeld accumulated significant experience in healthcare finance. She worked at Trinity Health in various capacities, including Director of Payer Planning and Operations from 2016 to 2022, Director of Contract Analytics, Payer Strategies & Contracting from 2010 to 2016, and Manager of Payer Strategies & Contracting from 2008 to 2010. Her tenure at Mercy Medical Center as Manager of Finance from 2007 to 2008 also contributed to her expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Sandra Seefeld earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Accounting from Buena Vista University. Her educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in performance reporting for healthcare finance operations. This expertise has been instrumental in her roles, particularly in analytics and strategic planning within the healthcare sector.
Career Progression in Payer Analytics
Sandra Seefeld has demonstrated a progressive career in payer analytics, beginning with her role at Mercy Medical Center and advancing through various positions at Trinity Health. Her responsibilities have included managing payer strategies, contract analytics, and operations, culminating in her current role at CommonSpirit Health. This trajectory reflects her growing influence and expertise in the field of healthcare finance and analytics.