Nick Karakos
About Nick Karakos
Nick Karakos serves as the Vice President of Legal Affairs at MacroHealth, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in legal and operational roles within the healthcare sector, having worked for organizations such as Healthcare Management Administrators and Optum.
Current Role at MacroHealth
Nick Karakos serves as the Vice President of Legal Affairs at MacroHealth, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing legal matters and ensuring compliance within the organization. His leadership contributes to the strategic direction of the company's legal framework.
Previous Experience at MacroHealth
Before his current role, Karakos worked at MacroHealth as the Senior Director of Legal Affairs from 2022 to 2024. He also held the position of Director of Business Operations from 2020 to 2023. His tenure at MacroHealth spans several key areas, enhancing the company's operational and legal strategies.
Experience at Healthcare Management Administrators
Karakos has significant experience in the healthcare sector, having worked at Healthcare Management Administrators. He served as the Director of Shared Services from 2015 to 2020 and as the Director of Analytics for one year in 2019. His roles involved managing analytics and shared services, contributing to operational efficiency.
Background in Strategic Planning at Optum
At Optum, Karakos held multiple roles, including Strategic Planning and Initiatives from 2013 to 2014, and as a Business Analyst from 2011 to 2013. He also served as the Associate Director of Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention from 2014 to 2015. His experience at Optum focused on strategic initiatives and fraud prevention.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Karakos studied at Penn State Dickinson Law, where he earned a JD/MBA from 2006 to 2010. He also attended Penn State University, where he achieved a Doctor of Law (J.D.). His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal career in the healthcare industry.