Trent L. Booher
About Trent L. Booher
Trent L. Booher serves as the System Vice President of National Payer Strategy & Relationships at CommonSpirit Health, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in healthcare management, having held various leadership roles in payer strategy and operations across multiple organizations.
Current Role at CommonSpirit Health
Trent L. Booher serves as the System Vice President for National Payer Strategy & Relationships at CommonSpirit Health. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization's efforts in developing and implementing payer strategies across the United States. His role involves fostering relationships with payers and enhancing collaboration between healthcare providers and payers.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before joining CommonSpirit Health, Booher held several key positions in healthcare organizations. He worked at Catholic Health Initiatives as Regional Vice President of Payer Strategy and Operations from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Managed Care at Alegent Creighton Health in 2012-2013. His extensive career includes roles such as Operations Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Manager of Managed Care at Alegent Creighton Health.
Educational Background
Trent L. Booher studied Health Services Administration at The University of Kansas, where he earned a Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) from 1992 to 1994. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Financial Management from the University of Northern Iowa, which he completed from 1988 to 1992. His educational background supports his expertise in healthcare operations and financial management.
Expertise in Payer Strategy and Operations
Booher possesses extensive experience in developing national payer strategies for healthcare organizations. His expertise includes enhancing physician relations and fostering collaboration between healthcare providers and payers. He has a proven track record in business process improvement within the healthcare sector and demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, particularly in healthcare operations.
Career Progression and Roles
Trent L. Booher's career spans multiple roles within the healthcare industry. He began as a Corporate Planner at Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital from 1994 to 1996. He then progressed through various positions at Alegent Creighton Health, including Operations Leader of Revenue Cycle Operations and Operations Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare operations and payer dynamics.