Tom Nix
About Tom Nix
Tom Nix serves as the Senior Vice President of Health Plan Partnerships at Hazel Health, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in health care leadership, having previously held roles such as Chief Strategy Officer at Ria Health and CEO at both Ria Health and Scala.
Work at Hazel Health
Tom Nix serves as the Senior Vice President of Health Plan Partnerships at Hazel Health since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing partnerships with health plans to enhance access to healthcare services. His work involves collaborating with provider partners to support integrated behavioral health solutions and collaborative care models. Nix operates from the San Francisco Bay Area in a hybrid work environment.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current position, Tom Nix held various leadership roles. He was the Chief Strategy Officer at Ria Health for six months in 2023 and previously served as the CEO of Ria Health from 2017 to 2023. His experience also includes serving as an Advisory Board Member at eyeQ and Predict from 2016 to 2023. Additionally, he was the CEO of Scala from 2011 to 2016 and held the position of Vice President and General Manager at Dynamax Technologies from 2007 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Tom Nix studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, completing the Executive Program for Growing Companies in 2000. His educational background supports his extensive experience in business development and strategy within the healthcare sector. Nix has a strong focus on advancing digital health and improving health outcomes for diverse populations.
Background in Health Initiatives
Nix co-founded Ria Health, where he played a significant role in implementing initiatives aimed at addressing the needs of individuals with physical and mental health comorbidities related to hazardous alcohol use. His work emphasizes leveraging claims analysis and predictive modeling to engage at-risk populations effectively and compliantly.
Career Progression and Contributions
Throughout his career, Tom Nix has held various positions that demonstrate his expertise in strategy and business development. He worked as a Strategy Consultant in Marketing & Business Development and served as the Director of Business Development at Main Street Direct. His early career included a role as a National Account Executive at Cooper Rand, which laid the foundation for his extensive experience in the healthcare and technology sectors.