Jay Helmer
About Jay Helmer
Jay Helmer serves as the Vice President of Health Plan Partnerships at Pelago, where he focuses on integrating health solutions with health plans. He has a background in political science and extensive experience in health services sales and partnership development across various organizations.
Current Role at Pelago
Jay Helmer serves as the Vice President of Health Plan Partnerships at Pelago, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic partnerships with health plans. His work includes integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs with health plans. Helmer operates remotely from Fairfield, Connecticut, and has been instrumental in addressing various challenges within customer populations through innovative health solutions.
Previous Experience in Health Services
Prior to his current role, Jay Helmer held several positions in the health services sector. He worked at Teladoc Health as Vice President of Health Services Segment Sales for 11 months in 2020-2021. Before that, he was with Livongo as Vice President of Health Services Sales from 2017 to 2020. He also served as an Account Executive at Omada Health from 2015 to 2017, where he focused on health engagement strategies. His experience spans various roles that emphasize partnership development and health solutions.
Education and Academic Background
Jay Helmer studied at the University of Vermont, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from 1985 to 1989. He also completed his high school education at Brunswick School, graduating with a diploma in 1984. His academic background provides a foundation for his career in health services and partnership development.
Career History and Roles
Throughout his career, Jay Helmer has held various roles that have contributed to his expertise in health services. He worked at OptumHealth as Vice President of Solution Sales from 2004 to 2009 and was a Strategic Sales Executive at WebMD from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he served as Director of Business Development at HealthDay News from 2001 to 2002 and as Marketing Manager at Oxford Health Plans from 1997 to 2000. His diverse roles reflect a strong focus on health solutions and partnership management.
Expertise in Health Partnerships
Jay Helmer has extensive experience in developing partnerships with pharmacy benefit managers and wellness platforms. His career focus is on utilizing scalable technologies to engage individuals and facilitate behavior change to achieve health goals. This expertise is evident in his work at Pelago, where he addresses financial, clinical, and quality of life challenges within customer populations through innovative health solutions.