Heidi Katz
About Heidi Katz
Heidi Katz is the AVP of Payer Account Strategy at Komodo Health, with over 30 years of experience in healthcare information and decision-support.
Title
Heidi Katz is serving as Associate Vice President (AVP) of Payer Account Strategy at Komodo Health.
Professional Experience
Heidi Katz began her current role at Komodo Health on January 1, 2020, where she has been focusing on using the company's comprehensive Healthcare Map™ to enhance value purchasing and care delivery decisions. Previously, she was the Strategic Client Director at IBM from 2016 to 2020 in Cleveland, OH. Before her tenure at IBM, she worked as Director of Client Analytic Services at xG Health Solutions from 2013 to 2016 in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area. She also held the role of Senior Director of Account Management at Health Data Management Solutions (HDMS) from 2006 to 2013 in Chicago, IL. Earlier in her career, she was the Director of Client Services at Truven Health Analytics in Ann Arbor, MI, where she worked for 20 years between 1986 and 2006.
Education and Expertise
Heidi Katz achieved a Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan, where she studied Health/Health Care Administration/Management from 1981 to 1983. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Affairs Management from Michigan State University, where she studied from 1977 to 1981. With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare information, informatics, and decision-support industry, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her current role.
Industry Contributions
Throughout her career, Heidi Katz has worked extensively with payers, providers, and insurers to drive decision-making related to value purchasing and care delivery. Her efforts at Komodo Health are centered on improving lives through actionable healthcare data, leveraging some of the largest healthcare datasets available. Her previous roles have also contributed to advancements in client analytic services and account management, benefiting the broader healthcare landscape.