Gretchen E. Tegethoff
About Gretchen E. Tegethoff
Gretchen E. Tegethoff serves as the Senior Director of Industry Engagement at CoverMyMeds, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in healthcare and information technology, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations since 1999.
Current Role at CoverMyMeds
Gretchen E. Tegethoff serves as the Senior Director of Industry Engagement at CoverMyMeds, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on fostering relationships within the healthcare industry to enhance the company's mission of improving medication access. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to streamline processes and promote effective solutions in the healthcare sector. CoverMyMeds is based in Columbus, Ohio.
Previous Experience at STG
Prior to her current role, Tegethoff worked as a Technical Analyst at STG for eight months in Washington, D.C., from 2004 to 2005. In this capacity, she contributed to technical projects and supported system implementations, gaining valuable experience in the technical aspects of healthcare systems.
Clinical Research Role at Quintiles
Tegethoff began her career in clinical research as a Clinical Research Associate at Quintiles, where she worked for eight months in Washington, D.C., from 1999 to 2000. This role involved supporting clinical trials and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, laying the groundwork for her future roles in healthcare.
Tenure at George Washington University Hospital
Tegethoff held multiple positions at George Washington University Hospital from 2000 to 2011. Initially, she served as a Clinical Systems Analyst from 2000 to 2004, where she focused on optimizing clinical systems. She then advanced to the role of Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Services from 2005 to 2011, overseeing the hospital's information technology strategy and operations.
Leadership at Athens Regional Health System
From 2012 to 2014, Tegethoff was the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Athens Regional Health System in Athens, Georgia. In this leadership role, she was responsible for the strategic direction of the health system's information technology initiatives, enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery.