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Brett Koretzky
Brett Koretzky Senior Healthcare Consultant - Population Health/Value-Based Care at Nordic Global

Brett Koretzky is a highly accomplished Analytics and Technology Executive with over 1987 LinkedIn connections. They have a specialization in data analytics, reporting, data governance, project management, and organizational change management. Their extensive knowledge and experience in healthcare, on both the payer and provider sides, make them a sought-after expert in the industry.

Brett excels in delivering practical insights that empower informed decision-making for executive leadership throughout the organization. They are known for their strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, as well as their solution-oriented approach. Their leadership skills have successfully guided multiple high-performing teams, fostering growth and enhancing profitability.

In addition, Brett's innovative spirit and deep satisfaction in their role are evident in their work. They are a servant leader at heart, finding joy in mentoring and coaching others and nurturing their growth and development. With their comprehensive understanding of data privacy and security regulations, they are adept at ensuring compliance and mitigating business risks.

Brett's impressive professional background includes positions at Nordic Global, Henry Ford Health, Meridian, Microsoft, and Florida Blue, where they consistently delivered transformational outcomes and led high-profile projects. They hold a BS in Management Information Systems from Auburn University, showcasing their analytical and business intelligence skills.

More about this expert

Full name
Brett Koretzky
Location
Detroit Metropolitan Area
Title
Senior Healthcare Consultant - Population Health/Value-Based Care
Company
Nordic Global
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
LinkedIn Connections
1987
Summary
Brett is an Analytics and Technology Executive who excels in the convergence of people, data, and business strategy, delivering practical insights that empower informed decision-making for executive leadership throughout the organization. With a specialization in data analytics, reporting, data governance, project management, process improvement, organizational change management and customer relationship management, he channels his innovative spirit into his work finding deep satisfaction in his role. A servant leader at heart, Brett's true joy lies in mentoring and coaching others, nurturing their growth and development. SKILLS Knowledge: Extensive knowledge and experience in Healthcare on both the Payer and Provider sides of the industry Demonstrates a deep understanding of executing intricate and high-profile projects, consistently ensuring their timely and cost-effective delivery Showcases strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, placing a strong emphasis on solution-oriented approaches Leadership: Successfully guides multiple high-performing teams to accomplish organizational objectives, fostering growth and enhancing profitability Establishes and nurtures robust partnerships with crucial stakeholders, including internal colleagues, external clients and board members Exemplifies leadership through personal conduct, upholding professionalism, integrity and a superior level of performance while motivating the team to surpass expectations Analytics: Demonstrates proficiency in devising and executing analytics strategies and roadmaps that align with organizational objectives and priorities Exhibits expertise in overseeing data governance and quality assurance procedures to guarantee the accuracy, consistency and comprehensiveness of data Possesses a comprehensive understanding of data privacy and security regulations, adept at ensuring compliance and mitigating business risks
Skills
Analytical Skills Business Intelligence

Education

Auburn University
BS
Field of study: Management Information Systems

Positions

Nordic Global
Senior Healthcare Consultant - Population Health/Value-Based Care
Sep 2023 - Present

Client - Hackensack Meridian Health Network

Nordic helps healthcare organizations harness the power of technology to create healthier systems that lead to healthier businesses. Our global team of more than 3,300 professionals combines deep clinical experience, extensive technical knowledge, insightful strategic vision, and proven operational capability, to deliver transformational outcomes for providers and the people in their care. Nordic provides a broad range of consulting services, including strategic advisory, digital and cloud initiatives, implementation and support, and managed services. Our more than 700 clients trust us to help them identify and focus on the most important priorities, and consistently deliver business-changing impacts that make health systems, and the people they serve, healthier.
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan · Remote
Director, Value Based Care IT & Analytics
Sep 2021 - Sep 2023

Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care, to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other healthcare retail.

• Direct IT and Analytics support for Primary Health which includes Population Health, Primary Care and two Clinically Integrated Networks (Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network)
• Successfully lead initiative to establish a Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Community Information Exchange (CIE) in collaboration with United Way of Southeastern Michigan and multiple Community Based Organizations
• Reinstated executive-level reporting on vision, strategy, and redesign of IT and analytics team for Value Based Care
• Oversaw key initiative to implement the accountable care organization while working in conjunction with operational leaders
• Recruited 9 Business Intelligence Developers in 12 months to restructure and reinvigorate the team, leading to enhanced alignment with business partners’ requirements
• Collaborate with internal and external Epic teams to provide support for electronic health record (EHR) system
• Served as contributing member of several executive leadership councils and committees
Henry Ford Health
Detroit, MI · Hybrid
Program Manager - Population Health Analytics
Jul 2019 - Sep 2021

Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care, to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other healthcare retail.

• Served as key leader on Value Based Care Analytics team, managing conflict, resource capacity, work assignments and strategic direction to meet customer needs
• Managed Population Health Business Intelligence strategic projects and improvements by collaborating with Epic teams, internal / external clients, and other key support resources
• Successfully implemented and deployed multiple Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) initiatives and spearheaded Value Based Care strategic projects
• Directed continuous implementation of Bundled Payments for Care Improvement-Advanced (BPCI-A) initiative, involving significant Epic development, analytics, and ongoing operational support
• Implemented real time intake process and project-tracking system to manage customers’ requests
• Managed multiple workstreams to work with cross-functional teams simultaneously
Meridian
Detroit, MI · On-site
Manager of Project Management Office (PMO)
Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

Meridian's mission is to continuously improve the quality of care in a low-resource environment. Meridian is Michigan’s largest Medicaid HMO, providing health care to Medicaid beneficiaries through a contract with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

• Managed Project Management Office (PMO) and team of 15 project managers based on organizational expectations to deliver projects on time and within budget, while creating a culture of inclusivity and open communication
• Defined project scope, objectives, and deliverables that aligned with overall business goals, ensuring that project results contributed to success of organization
• Implemented changes to the work environment of the PMO to promote effectiveness and efficiency including streamlining workflow and improved balancing of project assignments
Microsoft
Detroit, MI · Remote
Customer Success Manager
Oct 2017 - Nov 2018

Microsoft’s vision is to empower every person and every organization to achieve more. They believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today.

• Ensured customer success in pre- and post-sales opportunities within healthcare industry
• Managed 12 customers, including major healthcare systems and hospitals in Michigan, Ohio, and New York
• Established, nurtured, and utilized robust connections with business and IT decisionmakers to encourage Azure and Teams adoption
• Advocated as voice of customer within Microsoft while documenting customer success stories and lessons learned to demonstrate business value
• Defined business outcomes, developed and executed high-quality success plans that included customer input, goals, stakeholders, milestones, risks, strategies, and actionable steps required to achieve objectives
Florida Blue
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
Senior Manager - IT Portfolio Management
Jul 2014 - Oct 2017

Florida Blue (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida) is a subsidiary of a not-for-profit health solutions company dedicated to serving all Floridians in the pursuit of health. Florida Blue is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, serving residents and businesses in the state of Florida.

• Oversaw Claims Domain PMO department who successfully delivered 45 initiatives while meeting CMS mandate deadlines
• Directed team of 32 employees, including Managers, Claims Analysts, Program/Project Managers and Business Relationship Management (BRM) resources
• Ensured all compliance work was completed under $18 million budget, spending only $15.2 million
• Appointed interim position of Director of Business Relationship Management for the Customer Experience program
• Generated savings that enabled compliance governance committee to redistribute $2.8 million to other enterprise programs
• Offered critical oversight and guidance on Medicare project, resulting in recovery of $8 million from claims overpayments