Karen Tirozzi
About Karen Tirozzi
Karen Tirozzi serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Channel Strategy at CareMetx, LLC. She possesses extensive experience in executive management, healthcare technology solutions, and patient services, with a strong focus on social determinants of health.
Current Role at CareMetx
Karen Tirozzi serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Channel Strategy at CareMetx, LLC, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees the strategic direction and management of channel operations, focusing on enhancing client engagement and optimizing patient services. Her extensive background in executive management of critical client accounts contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Karen Tirozzi has a diverse background in healthcare management, having held various leadership roles across multiple organizations. Prior to her current role, she worked at PatientKeeper, Inc. in several capacities, including Vice President of Client Services and Implementation Manager. She also served as Vice President of Digital Customer Experience at AdaptHealth and Head of Commercial Technology Solutions at Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc., among other positions. Her experience spans over two decades in the healthcare sector.
Educational Background
Karen Tirozzi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston University and a Master's degree in Social Work from Simmons University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in healthcare, particularly in understanding patient needs and social determinants of health (SDOH). Additionally, she completed her high school education at North Haven High School.
Expertise in Healthcare Solutions
Karen Tirozzi possesses specialized knowledge in various aspects of healthcare solutions, including specialty pharmacy, prescribing, and biopharma. She has expertise in the implementation of software and IT solutions, as well as integration, CRM management, and healthcare information exchange (HIE). Her skills extend to operational management, business development, and real-world evidence (RWE) generation, making her a well-rounded professional in the healthcare industry.
Clinical Experience and Patient Services
Karen Tirozzi has seven years of direct hospital-based clinical experience, which informs her understanding of patient services. She has worked as a Clinical Social Worker at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and as a Psychiatric Counselor at Mount Auburn Hospital. This clinical background enhances her capability to address the needs of patients, particularly in the context of specialty medication enrollment and prior authorization processes.