Tom Standring's professional trajectory is marked by a solid background in health services and legal expertise, exemplifying a distinguished career that aligns with the complex and evolving landscape of wellness and fitness services. With a robust network of 1,299 LinkedIn connections, they have built a reputation for driving innovation and operational excellence within the health sector. Their tenure at CVS Health as a Sr. Counsel in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, since March 2020, underscores a commitment to integrating legal acumen with strategic business initiatives. Here, Tom has been instrumental in the transition of IlliniCare into Aetna, while also focusing on contracting to bolster CVS Caremark’s prescription benefit management.

Before joining CVS Health, Tom cultivated their skill set across several prominent health organizations. Their notable tenure as Divisional Vice President of Medicare at Blue Cross and Blue Shield (from 2018 to 2019) spotlighted their ability to drive growth and financial excellence across multiple states. At Molina Healthcare, Tom served as Vice President of Medicare Administration, wherein their leadership from 2011 to 2018 led to significant growth, improved regulatory confidence, and enhanced Star ratings. Prior to these roles, they offered legal support to Medicaid plans and managed acquisition transactions at Molina Healthcare and gained early legal experience as an associate with law firms specializing in healthcare.

Educationally, Tom boasts a solid foundation with a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business, and a Juris Doctorate with a business concentration from UCLA. This educational background provided a springboard for their expertise in managed care, Medicare, and healthcare law, driving their ability to deliver connected patient care and effective management solutions in the complex health care environment.