Gene Smith
About Gene Smith
Gene Smith serves as the Community Health Director for Social Determinants of Health and Chronic Disease Initiatives at Intermountain Health, a position he has held since 2019. He resides in Park City, Utah, where he enjoys outdoor activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and snow skiing.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Gene Smith has served as the Community Health Director for Social Determinants of Health & Chronic Disease Initiatives at Intermountain Health since 2019. In this role, he focuses on addressing social determinants that impact health outcomes and managing chronic disease initiatives. Prior to this position, he held various roles at Intermountain Health, including eBusiness Director and Population Health Director. His extensive experience spans over two decades, during which he has led teams in developing consumer-facing digital strategies and solutions.
Education and Expertise
Gene Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from the University of Utah, where he studied from 1981 to 1987. He furthered his education with a Master of Health Administration from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, completing his studies from 1987 to 1989. Additionally, he earned an MBA from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management during the same period. His educational background supports his expertise in health services administration, finance, and marketing.
Background
Gene Smith began his career in hospital administration before transitioning to roles focused on digital health and community health initiatives. His professional journey includes significant experience in managing health plan strategies for Medicare, Medicaid, and individual products. He has worked in various capacities at Intermountain Health, contributing to the organization’s efforts in consumer digital health and community health strategies.
Achievements
Throughout his career at Intermountain Health, Gene Smith has led teams in new ventures related to consumer-facing digital strategy and solutions. His leadership in these initiatives has contributed to the advancement of digital health services within the organization. His roles have included managing eBusiness strategies and overseeing the development of digital health solutions aimed at improving patient engagement and health outcomes.