Owen Cook
About Owen Cook
Owen Cook is a Senior Financial Analyst at Empath Health in Clearwater, Florida, where he has worked since 2020. He holds an MBA from Wayne State University and has extensive experience in financial analysis across various healthcare organizations.
Work at Empath Health
Owen Cook has been serving as a Senior Financial Analyst (Hybrid) at Empath Health since 2020. In this role, he is based in Clearwater, Florida, and has contributed to various organization-wide initiatives in collaboration with the Informatics team. His responsibilities include financial analysis and reporting, which support the organization's operational and strategic goals. Cook has played a key role in systems conversion and electronic medical record (EMR) implementation projects, as well as leading the implementation of an operations dashboard to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Financial Analysis
Before joining Empath Health, Owen Cook held several positions as a Senior Financial Analyst. He worked at Trinity Health for five months in 2016, where he gained experience in financial operations. Following that, he spent two years at BayCare Health System from 2017 to 2019, and ten months at Chapters Health System from 2019 to 2020. His experience spans various healthcare organizations, allowing him to develop a comprehensive understanding of financial analysis within the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Owen Cook earned his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Management Information Systems from Wayne State University. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Accounting Information Systems from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Additionally, he completed a Data Analytics program at General Assembly in 2008. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both financial analysis and information systems.
Background in Financial Roles
Owen Cook's career in finance began at the University of Michigan, where he worked in various roles from 2002 to 2007, including ERP Business Systems Analyst, Senior Accountant, and Accounting Intern. He later served as a Regional Financial Analyst at the University of Michigan from 2012 to 2016. This extensive experience in financial roles has contributed to his expertise in financial management and analysis within the healthcare industry.