Brian Janssen, JD, Chie
About Brian Janssen, JD, Chie
Brian Janssen, JD, serves as the Chief Information Officer for Medicare at WPS Health Solutions. He has a background in sociology and law, with extensive experience in operational innovation and technology strategy within the health insurance sector.
Current Role at WPS Health Solutions
Brian Janssen serves as the Chief Information Officer for Medicare at WPS Health Solutions. In this role, he leads the technology strategy and execution for a Medicare Administrative Contractor. He has been in this position since 2020, contributing to the organization’s operational and technical strategy. His responsibilities include aligning high-performing delivery teams with the corporate vision through effective communication and metric alignment.
Previous Experience at WPS Health Insurance
Prior to his current role, Brian Janssen held several positions at WPS Health Insurance. He worked as Director of Operational Innovation from 2015 to 2016 and later served as Senior Director of Operational Innovation from 2016 to 2018. He also held the position of Vice President Operations and Technology for a brief period in 2018, followed by Vice President of System Solutions from 2018 to 2020. His roles focused on enhancing operational efficiency and innovation within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Brian Janssen has a strong educational background in sociology and law. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh from 1996 to 1999. He then obtained a Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, he achieved a Master of Science in Sociology from The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2006. Since 2020, he has been studying health insurance through AHIP and is recognized as a Certified Health Insurance Executive.
Career at Dean Health Plan, Inc.
Before joining WPS Health Solutions, Brian Janssen worked at Dean Health Plan, Inc. from 2009 to 2015. He served as Business Transformation Manager for five years and later as Operations Performance & Quality Improvement Lead for 11 months. His work focused on driving business transformation and improving operational performance within the organization.
Early Career at Epic
Brian Janssen began his career at Epic, where he worked as an Implementation Manager from 2006 to 2009. In this role, he was responsible for managing the implementation of software solutions, contributing to the operational success of healthcare organizations.