Kristy Oropeza
About Kristy Oropeza
Kristy Oropeza serves as the Director of National Contracting at Cano Health, bringing extensive experience in healthcare management and provider relations. Her career includes roles at Anthem, Inc., Amerigroup, and Baptist Health South Florida, along with educational credentials in Business and Communications.
Current Role at Cano Health
Kristy Oropeza serves as the Director of National Contracting at Cano Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing national contracting strategies and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals. Her experience in healthcare contracting and provider relations contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to her current role, Kristy Oropeza held various positions in the healthcare sector. She worked at Anthem, Inc. as AVP of Network Development & LTSS from 2016 to 2022. Before that, she served as Provider Relations Director for LTSS Specialty Products at Anthem, Inc. for 7 months in 2016. Her earlier roles include Manager of Provider Relations and Network Management at Amerigroup from 2013 to 2016, and Admissions Director at HealthSouth for 9 months in 2009.
Educational Background
Kristy Oropeza has a comprehensive educational background. She earned an Associate degree in Liberal Arts from Miami-Dade Community College, where she studied from 1996 to 1998. She then attended the University of Miami, achieving a Bachelor of Science in Business and Communications, as well as Economics and Public Relations from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, she completed a Master's degree in Business Administration at the University of Phoenix.
Career Progression
Kristy Oropeza's career in healthcare began at Baptist Health South Florida, where she worked as BCVI Patient Manager from 2007 to 2009. She transitioned to Amerigroup, where she served as a Provider Relations Representative for LTSS Specialty Products from 2010 to 2013. Her career reflects a steady progression through roles that emphasize provider relations and network management, culminating in her current leadership position at Cano Health.