Gabriel Gomez, Mha, Pmp
About Gabriel Gomez, Mha, Pmp
Gabriel Gomez, MHA, PMP, is the Director of Population Health at Scripps Health in San Diego, California. He has extensive experience in healthcare administration, having previously worked at UCLA Health System, GBMC HealthCare, and Sydney Cooper Senior Smiles™.
Director of Population Health at Scripps Health
Gabriel Gomez currently holds the position of Director of Population Health at Scripps Health in San Diego, California. In this role, he oversees initiatives designed to improve health outcomes across specific populations, integrating various health services to provide comprehensive care. His responsibilities include strategic deployment, operational workflow planning, and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
Previous Roles in Population Health Management
Gabriel Gomez has a robust background in population health and healthcare management, with significant roles at prestigious institutions. He worked as an Administrative Specialist at UCLA Health System from 2013 to 2015 and later took the role of Administrator, Geriatrics & Palliative Care at GBMC HealthCare from 2016 to 2018 in Baltimore. Additionally, he served as Director of Volunteer Services at Sydney Cooper Senior Smiles™ from 2011 to 2015. These positions allowed him to develop a deep understanding of healthcare administration and patient care.
Educational Background in Health Administration
Gabriel Gomez has an advanced educational background with a Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.) from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physiological Science with a minor in Social Thought from the University of California, Los Angeles. His education has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to excel in health administration and population health.
Administrative Specialist Experience at UCLA Health System
From 2013 to 2015, Gabriel held the position of Administrative Specialist at UCLA Health System. In this capacity, he was involved in a variety of administrative tasks that contributed to the efficient and effective operation of the health system. His experience in this role provided a strong foundation for his subsequent positions in healthcare management and administration.
Leadership in Population Health Projects
During his career, Gabriel Gomez has demonstrated strong leadership in managing extensive population health projects. He managed a $2M, 3-year project aimed at integrating psychiatry and social work services across 10 primary care practices. His role included creating and implementing work plans, care models, and operational workflows. He was instrumental in procuring behavioral health providers through an RFP process and in negotiating agreements. Gabriel also educated primary care team members and presented progress reports to executive leadership, ACO, and PCMH.