Mike Costa
About Mike Costa
Mike Costa serves as the Senior Vice President of Provider Network & Population Health at EmblemHealth, where he focuses on improving health outcomes and reducing costs through innovative programs. He has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, having held leadership positions at Aetna and DocGo, and holds a Master's degree in Healthcare & Business Management from the University of Scranton.
Work at EmblemHealth
Mike Costa serves as the Senior Vice President of Provider Network & Population Health at EmblemHealth, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative programs and partnerships aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing costs. He leverages his skills in business analysis and business process improvement to align the organization's vision with market and regulatory needs. Costa is committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within his team and across the organization.
Previous Experience at Aetna
Prior to his current role, Mike Costa held multiple positions at Aetna, a CVS Health Company. He served as the Vice President, Chief Network & Operations Officer for New York & New Jersey from 2018 to 2020, and as Vice President for the North Atlantic Territory from 2020 to 2021. During his decade-long tenure from 2008 to 2018, he was the Executive Director, managing the performance and operations of a multi-billion dollar business unit. His experience at Aetna contributed to his expertise in provider networks and population health management.
Experience at DocGo
Mike Costa worked as the Executive Vice President of Strategy at DocGo from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he led the development and execution of growth and diversification strategies for the telehealth and mobile health company. His leadership at DocGo focused on enhancing service delivery and expanding the company's market presence, contributing to his overall experience in healthcare management.
Educational Background
Mike Costa completed his high school education at Monsignor Farrell High School from 1989 to 1993. He then attended the University of Scranton, where he earned a Master's degree in Healthcare & Business Management, studying from 1993 to 1999. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in both healthcare and business principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Commitment to Patient-Centered Care
Mike Costa is passionate about delivering value-based, patient-centered, and accessible care to diverse populations. His commitment to improving health outcomes is evident in his work across various organizations, where he has focused on innovative strategies to enhance healthcare delivery and ensure that services meet the needs of all patients.