Matthew Toohey
About Matthew Toohey
Matthew Toohey is a Medical Director with extensive experience in healthcare management, including roles at Martin's Point Health Care and AmeriHealth New Jersey. He advocates for sustainable healthcare practices and has a strong background in medical and care management, as well as quality improvement processes.
Work at Martin's Point Health Care
Matthew Toohey currently serves as the Medical Director at Martin's Point Health Care, a position he has held since 2023 in the Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area. Previously, he worked at the same organization as Practice Medical Director from 2019 to 2022, where he contributed to various healthcare initiatives and management strategies.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Toohey is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, expected to complete in 2024. He holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School, obtained in 2004. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Biology from Rutgers University between 1997 and 2000.
Background
Matthew Toohey has a diverse professional background in healthcare, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His experience includes serving as a Network Medical Director at AmeriHealth New Jersey from 2022 to 2023 and as a Senior Medical Director at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey from 2017 to 2019. He has also held positions at Teladoc, Novant Health, and Meridian Health.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Matthew Toohey has demonstrated a strong focus on health plan management, particularly in medical and care management. He has extensive experience in managing multilevel appeals processes for both Medicare and Medicaid. His advocacy for the quintuple aim in healthcare reflects his commitment to improving the healthcare environment for providers and staff.
Professional Affiliations
Matthew Toohey was a member of the Council on Communications and Media at the American Academy of Pediatrics from 2013 to 2015. This role involved engaging with pediatric healthcare issues and contributing to discussions on communication strategies within the field.