Sara Crate
About Sara Crate
Sara Crate serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Homebase Medical, where she focuses on enhancing care quality for homebound older adults. With extensive experience in healthcare management and a background in business development, she is known for her collaborative leadership and strategic growth initiatives.
Work at Homebase Medical
Sara Crate serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Homebase Medical, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on improving the quality and accessibility of care for homebound older adults. Her leadership emphasizes collaborative strategies and the development of growth initiatives within the healthcare ecosystem. Under her guidance, Homebase Medical aims to enhance its services and expand its reach in the healthcare market.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Sara Crate has extensive experience in healthcare management, having held several senior roles prior to her current position. She worked at Whole Health Management as Senior Vice President of Business Development from 2002 to 2008. Following this, she served as Vice President of Strategic Account Management at Walgreens from 2008 to 2013. She then transitioned to Evolent Health as SVP of Partner Development from 2013 to 2019, and later became Chief Sales Officer at Honor for one year in 2019. Most recently, she was Chief Commercial Officer at DispatchHealth from 2020 to 2023.
Education and Expertise
Sara Crate studied at Harvard Business School, focusing on Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Studies. She also attended Northwestern University, where she specialized in Business and Corporate Communications. Her educational background supports her expertise in identifying growth opportunities and developing strategic partnerships within the healthcare sector.
Leadership Style and Skills
Sara Crate is recognized for her ability to remain calm under intense business pressure, which contributes to her effective leadership style. She employs a collaborative approach, inspiring teams to focus on growth strategies. Her comprehensive understanding of the healthcare ecosystem enables her to forge partnerships with health systems, payers, and employers, driving business growth and improving service delivery.