Tracy D. Chu, Fache
About Tracy D. Chu, Fache
Tracy D. Chu, Fache, serves as Chief Executive, ACO/Corporate VP, Population Health at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, with extensive experience in healthcare leadership and operational improvement.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Tracy D. Chu, Fache, currently holds the position of Chief Executive, ACO/Corporate VP, Population Health at Scripps Health in San Diego, California. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing population health management strategies and leading Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). Her work focuses on improving patient outcomes, enhancing care coordination, and managing healthcare costs across the patient population.
Previous Roles at Scripps Health
Tracy previously served Scripps Health in multiple capacities. She was the Chief Operations Executive, Vice President, from 2014 to 2020, where she managed operational functions across the organization. Prior to that, she held the role of SCMC Operations Officer, Assistant Vice President, from 2012 to 2014. These roles involved significant responsibilities, including overseeing hospital and clinical operations, ensuring efficient healthcare delivery, and implementing strategic initiatives.
Past Experience in Healthcare Management
Before her tenure at Scripps Health, Tracy worked in various healthcare management roles. She was the Clinical Practice Manager at UCSD Medical Center's Cancer Center from 2003 to 2004. At the University of Florida Healthcare, Inc., she served as Ambulatory Administrator from 2002 to 2003. Tracy also held the position of Clinic Manager at North Memorial Medical Center's Cancer Center from 2000 to 2002. These roles provided her with extensive experience in clinical practice management and operational oversight.
Educational Background
Tracy D. Chu obtained her Master's degree in Healthcare Leadership from UC San Diego, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Women's History from the University of Minnesota, a program she completed between 1992 and 1997. Her education provided a foundation in both leadership and historical perspectives, contributing to her approach in managing healthcare operations and patient care.
Areas of Expertise
Tracy has a diverse set of expertise areas including Lean Operational Improvement, Project & Change Management, and Digital Technology Integration. She specializes in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, particularly Epic and Allscripts. Tracy also has experience leading clinical research initiatives and managing large multi-specialty ambulatory clinics and medical group practices, including ASC, imaging, and lab services. Her roles in executive leadership have also seen her manage retail clinic divisions within large integrated healthcare organizations.