Brooks Pollard
About Brooks Pollard
Brooks Pollard serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Operations and Value-Based Strategy at Novocardia, where he has worked since 2021. He has over a decade of experience in healthcare operations, population health, and value-based reimbursement, having held various roles at organizations such as Cigna and Premier Healthcare Alliance.
Current Role at Novocardia
Brooks Pollard serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Operations and Value-Based Strategy at Novocardia. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's focus on enhancing operational efficiency and implementing value-based care strategies. His role involves overseeing various operational aspects and developing strategies that align with the company's goals in the healthcare sector.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Operations
Prior to his current role, Brooks Pollard held several positions in healthcare operations. He worked at Premier Healthcare Alliance as an Operations Analyst in 2010 for two months. He then joined CareAllies, where he served as Market Head for Provider Network Operations from 2016 to 2018. Following that, he spent two years at Cigna as a Population Health Officer, after which he was the Director of Customer Experience at Cigna from 2014 to 2016.
Educational Background
Brooks Pollard has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Morehouse College, completing his studies from 1999 to 2003. He then pursued a Master of Divinity at Emory University, graduating in 2007. Additionally, he obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Healthcare and Finance from Wake Forest University, completing his studies in 2011.
Expertise in Population Health
Brooks Pollard possesses extensive expertise in population health and value-based reimbursement. He has over a decade of experience in developing and managing payer/provider partnerships across various sectors, including Medicare, Commercial, and Public Exchange businesses. His background includes roles that emphasize the importance of strategic partnerships in improving healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Career Development at Cigna
During his tenure at Cigna, Brooks Pollard held multiple roles that contributed to his professional growth. He worked as an Accountable Care Product Manager from 2011 to 2012 and later as an Employer Health Informatics Consultant from 2013 to 2014. His diverse roles at Cigna provided him with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare operations and customer experience.