Gina Pelfrey
About Gina Pelfrey
Gina Pelfrey serves as the Director of Virtual Health Data Analytics at Envision Healthcare, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in telemedicine program management and data analytics, having held various leadership roles in healthcare organizations over the past two decades.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Gina Pelfrey serves as the Director of Virtual Health Data Analytics at Envision Healthcare. She has held this position since 2020 and is based in the Greater Nashville Area, TN. In her role, she focuses on leveraging data analytics to enhance virtual health services. Her responsibilities include developing strategies for telemedicine programs and improving operational efficiencies across various healthcare services.
Previous Experience in Telemedicine and Data Analytics
Prior to her current role, Pelfrey worked at Community Health Systems as the Director of Telemedicine Services from 2015 to 2019. She was responsible for negotiations, data analytics, and vendor relationship management. Before that, she served as a Telemedicine Program Analyst at HCA Healthcare for one year, where she focused on data analytics and telehealth program management. Her extensive background in telemedicine has contributed to her expertise in virtual health data analytics.
Educational Background
Gina Pelfrey completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Kentucky. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Health Administration from the same institution. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in healthcare management and data analytics.
Achievements in Telemedicine Strategy Development
Pelfrey has developed and led telemedicine program strategies for various service lines, including Neurology, Behavioral Health, and ICU. Her initiatives have spanned across 118 hospitals in 20 states. She activated a new telemedicine program in collaboration with the Behavioral Health service-line leader, which resulted in cost savings and improved patient care by reducing emergency room time for patients.
Professional Contributions and Process Improvements
Throughout her career, Pelfrey has made significant contributions to operational efficiency in healthcare settings. She created a position for a Contract Compliance Analyst, which led to the recovery of over $500K in underpayments annually. Additionally, she streamlined the vendor contracting process by negotiating corporate master agreements, enhancing the overall efficiency of operations.