Rich Balbach
About Rich Balbach
Rich Balbach is a Senior Analytics Director at Health Catalyst with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, specializing in providing insights and consulting. He has held various roles at Healthlink and Health Alliance Medical Plans, focusing on building collaborative teams and addressing strategic information needs.
Current Role at Health Catalyst
Rich Balbach serves as the Senior Analytics Director at Health Catalyst, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging analytics to improve healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency. His responsibilities include overseeing analytics projects and collaborating with different departments to ensure that insights align with organizational goals.
Previous Experience at Health Alliance Medical Plans
Before joining Health Catalyst, Rich Balbach worked at Health Alliance Medical Plans for a total of 14 years in various roles. He served as the Director of Clinical and Business Intelligence from 2017 to 2021, where he led initiatives to enhance data-driven decision-making. Prior to that, he was the Manager of Information Management and Analytics from 2009 to 2017, and he began his tenure there as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2007 to 2009.
Experience at Healthlink
Rich Balbach worked at Healthlink as the Lead Data Analyst from 2005 to 2007. During his time there, he focused on data analysis and reporting, contributing to the organization's ability to derive insights from complex datasets. This role was part of his early career in the healthcare analytics field.
Educational Background
Rich Balbach studied at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics. His studies spanned from 1993 to 2000, providing him with a solid foundation in economic principles that support his analytical work in the healthcare industry.
Specialization in Healthcare Analytics
Rich Balbach specializes in building collaborative and consultative teams within the healthcare sector. His expertise includes engaging various company areas such as finance, network management, and marketing. He focuses on addressing strategic and operational information needs, ensuring that analytics effectively support healthcare initiatives.