Glenn Abrahamsen
About Glenn Abrahamsen
Glenn Abrahamsen serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Analytics at Privia Health/Brighton Health Group, where he has contributed significantly to the company's analytics capabilities since 2018. He has a strong background in business analytics and neuroscience, with previous roles at various healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations.
Work at Privia Health
Glenn Abrahamsen serves as the Senior Vice President of Business Analytics at Privia Health/Brighton Health Group. He has been in this role since 2018, contributing to the company's analytics strategy and operations from the Arlington, VA office. Abrahamsen has played a pivotal role in supporting the growth of Privia Health's affiliate network across various regions, including the Mid-Atlantic, Georgia, Dallas, and Houston. He has also led the development of analytics and thought leadership within the Medicare Shared Savings Program, which has supported over 1,000 physicians and 150,000 attributed patients, resulting in approximately $150 million in shared savings.
Education and Expertise
Glenn Abrahamsen holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University at Albany, where he studied from 1989 to 1994. He also earned a Master of Science in Biopsychology/Neuroscience from the same institution during the same period. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at SUNY New Paltz from 1985 to 1989. Additionally, he pursued post-doctoral studies in Neuroscience from 1994 to 1997 at New York Medicine Jobs. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in business analytics and data science.
Professional Background
Before joining Privia Health, Glenn Abrahamsen held various managerial and executive roles in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. He worked at Oxford Health Plans in multiple capacities, including Manager from 1997 to 1999 and Informatics for Oxford Specialty Management in 1994. He also served as Manager of Business Analytics/Business Intelligence at Bristol Myers Squibb from 1999 to 2001. His experience extends to Bausch + Lomb, where he was the Executive Director of Global Commercial Insights from 2010 to 2014, and Schering-Plough, where he was Senior Director of Global Business Analytics from 2003 to 2010.
Achievements in Business Analytics
At Privia Health, Glenn Abrahamsen has implemented an insourcing approach to analytics, which integrates business expertise with data science. This initiative has enhanced the organization's analytics capabilities, allowing for more effective decision-making and strategic planning. His leadership in the Medicare Shared Savings Program has been particularly noteworthy, as it has provided significant savings for the healthcare system while supporting a large network of healthcare providers.