Jennifer Eklund MD
About Jennifer Eklund MD
Jennifer Eklund, MD, serves as the Associate Medical Director for Government Program Integrity and Integration at Carelon, where she manages Medicare program implementations across various specialties. With a background in emergency medicine and extensive experience in clinical algorithm development, she has held significant roles at AIM Specialty Health and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Work at Carelon
Jennifer Eklund serves as the Associate Medical Director for Government Program Integrity and Integration at Carelon since 2023. In this role, she focuses on managing the integrity and integration of government programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Her responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of Medicare programs across various specialties, including Radiology, Cardiovascular, and Sleep solutions. This position allows her to leverage her extensive experience in healthcare management and program oversight.
Experience at AIM Specialty Health
Jennifer Eklund has been with AIM Specialty Health since 2015, currently holding the position of Associate Medical Director for Government Programs. In this role, she has been actively involved in managing client implementations and developing clinical algorithms for the Medicare line of business. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Physician Case Reviewer at AIM from 2010 to 2015, where she contributed to case evaluations and clinical decision-making processes.
Previous Role at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Jennifer Eklund worked as a Staff Physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital from 2003 to 2004. During her time there, she gained valuable clinical experience in a hospital setting, which contributed to her development as a physician. This role provided her with insights into patient care and hospital operations.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer Eklund earned her Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, where she studied from 1992 to 1996. She then attended Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine, achieving her MD from 1996 to 2000. Following her medical degree, she completed an Emergency Medicine Residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, she obtained a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt from Motorola Solutions, Inc. in 2014, enhancing her expertise in process improvement.
Licenses and Regulatory Compliance
Jennifer Eklund holds active unrestricted medical licenses in Illinois, New Mexico, and Mississippi. She works closely with regulatory compliance and legal teams to ensure adherence to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rules and regulations. Her role involves developing technical solutions to deliver clinical content effectively to front-line clinicians, ensuring that all practices align with regulatory standards.