Crystal Crider, Dha, Mha
About Crystal Crider, Dha, Mha
Crystal Crider serves as the Vice President of Payor Channel at ValueHealth LLC, bringing over 15 years of experience in healthcare management and payer consulting. She has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Aledade, Inc., WellCare Health Plans, and LIBERTY Dental Plan, and has a strong focus on accountable care collaboration and value-based care models.
Current Role at ValueHealth
Crystal Crider serves as the Vice President of Payor Channel at ValueHealth LLC, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing collaboration with payors to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. Her responsibilities include strategizing and implementing initiatives that align with organizational goals in cost management and quality improvement.
Professional Experience in Healthcare
Crystal Crider has over 15 years of experience in various roles within the healthcare sector. She has worked at organizations such as Aledade, Inc. as Executive Director for Florida ACO, WellCare Health Plans in multiple network management roles, and LIBERTY Dental Plan as Director of National Value-Based Programs. Her expertise encompasses accountable care collaboration, payer consulting, and managed care contracting.
Educational Background and Certifications
Crystal Crider has an extensive educational background in healthcare administration. She earned a Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA) from Walden University and a Master of Science in Health Services Administration from the University of Central Florida. Additionally, she holds several certifications, including a Value-Based Care Certificate from Western Governors University and a Six Sigma White Belt Certification from Aveta Institute of Business.
Teaching and Mentorship Experience
Crystal Crider has contributed to the education of future healthcare professionals as an instructor and mentor at the University of Central Florida for over a decade. She currently serves as a Graduate Faculty Scholar and Adjunct Instructor, where she shares her expertise in health services administration with students, fostering the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Expertise in Value-Based Care and Payment Transformation
Crystal Crider possesses subject-matter expertise in healthcare payment transformation, particularly in value-based care models. She has extensive experience in developing and executing initiatives aimed at reducing the total cost of care through quality improvement and utilization management. Her focus on accountable care collaboration and interoperability supports organizational alignment with enterprise goals.