Brian Burns
About Brian Burns
Brian Burns serves as the Vice President of Managed Care Strategy at Lighthouse Lab Services and is the Chief Executive Officer of Burns Consulting Group. He has extensive experience in managed care, having held various management roles at Prudential Healthcare and worked as a consultant for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.
Work at Lighthouse Labs
Brian Burns has been serving as the Vice President of Managed Care Strategy at Lighthouse Lab Services since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing strategies that enhance managed care operations. His experience in the healthcare sector contributes to the organization's ability to navigate complex market dynamics and improve service delivery.
Previous Experience at Prudential Healthcare
Brian Burns worked at Prudential Healthcare from 1987 to 1996, holding various management roles over a span of nine years in Houston, Texas. He later served as the Director of Administration from 1996 to 1999 in the Kansas City, Missouri area. His tenure at Prudential Healthcare provided him with a solid foundation in managed care and administrative functions within the healthcare industry.
Consulting Experience and Burns Consulting Group
Brian Burns is the Chief Executive Officer of Burns Consulting Group, a position he has held since 2017. Through this consultancy, he has worked with clients in specialty pharmacy, healthcare software firms, outpatient laboratories, and global management firms based in New York City. His expertise includes developing go-to-market strategies and assisting senior executives in their implementation.
Role at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
From January 2020 to March 2021, Brian Burns served as an external consultant overseeing Executive Vice President duties at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. During his time there, he managed clinical pharmacy, provider network, and medical management/clinical solutions. He also acted as the lead negotiator with pharmacy benefit managers at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City.
Education and Expertise
Brian Burns earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Houston, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. His educational background supports his extensive experience in managed care strategy and healthcare consulting, enabling him to navigate the complexities of the healthcare landscape effectively.