Rahel Getachew
About Rahel Getachew
Rahel Getachew serves as the Director of Risk Contracting and Management at EmblemHealth, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a BA in Sociology with an emphasis in Business Administration from UCLA and an MPH in Public Health Policy and Management from Columbia University.
Work at EmblemHealth
Rahel Getachew serves as the Director of Risk Contracting and Management at EmblemHealth. She has held this position since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing risk management strategies and contracting processes within the organization. EmblemHealth is known for providing health insurance services and is one of the largest nonprofit health plans in the United States.
Previous Experience at SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Prior to her current role, Rahel Getachew worked at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She served as the Director of Managed Care from 2019 to 2021, where she managed various aspects of managed care operations. Before that, she held the position of Contract Manager in Managed Care Contracting from 2017 to 2019. Her experience at SUNY Downstate Medical Center provided her with a strong foundation in healthcare management and contracting.
Education and Expertise
Rahel Getachew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Policy and Management from Columbia University in the City of New York. Her educational background equips her with a blend of sociological insights and public health knowledge, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background
Rahel Getachew has a diverse background in healthcare management and contracting. She has accumulated significant experience in the field, particularly in managed care and risk contracting. Her career trajectory includes key positions that have contributed to her expertise in healthcare policy and management, positioning her as a knowledgeable leader in her current role.