Sam Wollner
About Sam Wollner
Sam Wollner serves as the Vice President of Strategy & Partnerships at EmblemHealth, specializing in bundled payments and provider-sponsored health plans. With a strong background in healthcare financing and management, he focuses on enhancing community health through proactive and preventive measures.
Current Role at EmblemHealth
Sam Wollner serves as the Vice President of Strategy & Partnerships at EmblemHealth, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team that reports directly to the CEO, showcasing his significant responsibility within the organization. His focus is on transitioning healthcare companies from volume-based to value-based care models, which aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to his current role, Sam Wollner held multiple positions in the healthcare sector. He worked as Vice President of Enterprise Partnerships at EmblemHealth from 2021 to 2022. Before that, he served as Vice President of Business Development at Lumeris from 2018 to 2021. His career also includes roles as Director of Client Analytic Services at Signify Health and Senior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting LLP, where he specialized in strategy and operations.
Education and Expertise
Sam Wollner holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School and an AB in Honors, Biological Anthropology from Harvard University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in healthcare financing and management, particularly in bundled payments and provider-sponsored health plans.
Background in Healthcare Research
Sam Wollner began his career in healthcare research as a Clinical Research Assistant at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he worked from 2008 to 2010. He later served as a Policy Analyst at UPMC Center for Health Security from 2010 to 2012. His early experiences contributed to his understanding of healthcare systems and policies.
Focus on Community Health
In his current role, Sam Wollner emphasizes the importance of proactive healthcare in maintaining community health. He advocates for preventive measures and sustainable practices within healthcare organizations, aiming to improve overall health outcomes for communities.