Jonas Varnum
About Jonas Varnum
Jonas Varnum serves as the Vice President of Population Health Management at Health Catalyst, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a B.A. in Law and Society from American University and a Master's in Health Services Administration from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and he specializes in healthcare payment models and public policy design.
Work at Health Catalyst
Jonas Varnum has served as the Vice President of Population Health Management at Health Catalyst since 2018. In this role, he focuses on designing and implementing innovative payment and delivery models within healthcare systems. His work aims to achieve sustainable outcomes across populations through performance improvement initiatives. Varnum's responsibilities also include engaging in strategic and business planning for healthcare organizations, as well as overseeing governance and organizational development within healthcare settings.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Consulting
Before joining Health Catalyst, Jonas Varnum worked as a Senior Consultant at Pershing Yoakley & Associates from 2012 to 2016. His role involved providing consulting services to clients nationally, with a focus on hospital-physician alignment and clinically integrated networks. Prior to that, he served as a Research Analyst at Spencer Healthcare Strategists for one year in 2011-2012, where he contributed to healthcare research and analysis.
Education and Expertise
Jonas Varnum holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Society from American University. He furthered his education at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, where he earned a Master's degree in Health Services Administration. His academic background supports his expertise in public policy design related to healthcare systems and his ability to implement effective healthcare strategies.
Focus Areas in Population Health Management
In his current role, Jonas Varnum specializes in various aspects of population health management. His focus includes designing new payment models and improving healthcare delivery systems. He emphasizes the importance of performance improvement initiatives to achieve sustainable health outcomes across diverse populations. Varnum's work also involves strategic planning and organizational development to enhance healthcare services.