Ryan Vega MD, Msha
About Ryan Vega MD, Msha
Ryan Vega, MD, MSHA, serves as Chief Health Officer at Vantiq and Executive Advisor at Aegis Group. He has extensive experience in healthcare innovation and education, holding positions at Georgetown University and the Digital Medicine Society, and has previously worked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in various leadership roles.
Work at Vantiq
Ryan Vega serves as the Chief Health Officer at Vantiq, a role he has held since 2023. His responsibilities include overseeing health-related initiatives and strategies aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. His position is based in Walnut Creek, California, and he operates remotely.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Vantiq, Ryan Vega is actively involved in several other positions. He has been an Executive Advisor at Aegis Group since 2023, a Physician in Residence at the Digital Medicine Society, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University since 2019. He also holds a Clinical Assistant Professor position at The George Washington University Hospital.
Background in Healthcare Innovation
Ryan Vega has a substantial background in healthcare innovation, having served as the Chief Innovation Officer and Executive Director for the Veterans Health Administration. He has led enterprise innovation efforts across one of the largest integrated health systems in the United States and has designed and deployed innovative care and payment models.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Vega holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, completed in 2011. He also earned a Master of Science in Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017. Additionally, he participated in an Advanced Training Program in Healthcare Delivery Improvement at Intermountain Healthcare Delivery Institute, focusing on quality improvement and patient safety.
Professional Experience at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Ryan Vega has held multiple roles at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including Chair of Quality, Safety and Value for the Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization, Chief Resident in Quality and Safety, and Chief Quality Officer. He also served as Director of the VA Diffusion of Excellence and Executive Director of the VHA Innovation Ecosystem, contributing significantly to healthcare quality and innovation.