Heather Oliva
About Heather Oliva
Heather Oliva serves as the Senior Director of Provider Contracting and Strategy at WPS Health Solutions, where she has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in provider relations and healthcare administration, she has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including The Alliance and Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative.
Work at WPS Health Solutions
Heather Oliva has served as the Sr. Director of Provider Contracting and Strategy at WPS Health Solutions since 2019. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies that enhance provider contracting processes. Her position is based in the Madison, Wisconsin Area, where she has contributed to the organization's goals for provider relations and reimbursement strategies.
Previous Experience at The Alliance
Before joining WPS Health Solutions, Heather Oliva worked at The Alliance for a total of five years, from 2013 to 2018. She held the position of Director of Provider Relations, where she was responsible for managing relationships with healthcare providers. Prior to that, she served as Provider Relations Manager from 2004 to 2013, accumulating nine years of experience in provider relations within the Madison, Wisconsin Area.
Education and Expertise
Heather Oliva studied at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, where she focused on Healthcare Administration from 1987 to 1991. She possesses expertise in designing and implementing complex reimbursement strategies and is skilled in developing and maintaining relationships with healthcare providers and health systems. Her educational background and professional experiences contribute to her proficiency in the healthcare sector.
Background in Healthcare Consulting
Heather Oliva began her career in healthcare consulting at SVA, where she worked as a Healthcare Consultant from 1998 to 2002. This role provided her with foundational knowledge in healthcare operations and strategy. Additionally, she has held various positions, including VP of Provider Relations and Vice President of Operations at Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative, where she worked for a total of eight months in 2018 and 2019.
Longstanding Experience in Provider Relations
Heather Oliva has extensive experience in provider relations, having worked at HCSC as a Provider Education Specialist from 1989 to 1998. This nine-year tenure allowed her to develop skills in provider education and relationship management. Her career reflects a consistent focus on enhancing provider engagement and developing high-performing teams within the healthcare industry.