Rick Bennett
About Rick Bennett
Rick Bennett is the Director of Population Health Solutions at Intermountain Healthcare, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Master of Science in Health Informatics from Northwestern University and has extensive experience in healthcare analytics and quality improvement, particularly in Medicare Advantage Stars and value-based care models.
Current Role at Intermountain Healthcare
Rick Bennett serves as the Director of Population Health Solutions at Intermountain Healthcare. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the organization's efforts in improving population health management. His responsibilities include overseeing initiatives that enhance healthcare quality and performance across various patient populations.
Previous Experience at Cigna
Rick Bennett held multiple positions at Cigna, including Senior Director of Informatics for Cigna On-Site Health from 2008 to 2010 and Vice President of Health Informatics at Cigna Medical Group from 2010 to 2016. In these roles, he focused on leveraging data analytics to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Background in Healthcare Analytics
Bennett has a strong background in healthcare analytics, particularly in Medicare Advantage Stars programs. His work emphasizes improving healthcare quality and performance metrics, which are crucial for enhancing patient care and achieving regulatory standards.
Expertise in Value-Based Care
Rick Bennett has significant experience in value-based care models. During his tenure at CareAllies, he led the Analytics team, supporting clients in transitioning to these models. His work involved utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive quality assurance and process improvement in healthcare analytics.
Educational Background
Rick Bennett earned a Master of Science in Health Informatics from Northwestern University. This educational foundation has equipped him with the skills necessary to analyze and improve healthcare systems effectively.