VP Client Clinical Solutions & Pharmacy Services, Market Medical Executive
Independence Blue Cross
Dr. Kumar has been health care of over 25 years. Dr. Reetika Kumar joined Independence Health Group in July of 2017. Her expertise and commitment to improving the health of our members is focused on proven practices, evidenced-based medicine, and cost-effective health care delivery. She has held a variety of roles including the delivery of direct patient care, medical education, and care management services.
Dr. Kumar collaborates with our customers in identifying opportunities for enhancement of the healthcare experience of their employees, through tailored programs and a targeted customized approach.
Dr. Kumar assists in development of a sales and marketing strategy, and communicates Independence’s (medical management, clinical care transformation, healthcare value optimization, value-based contracting and pharmacy services) health and value optimization programs and capabilities to our external stakeholders in support of achieving equitable whole person health. Dr. Kumar is accountable for Pharmacy Services.
Prior to joining Independence Health Group, Dr. Kumar served as the Chief Clinical Officer and VP of Medical Management at Health Partner Plans.
Dr. Kumar received her MD in Internal Medicine from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College in India and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore/Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
8:00am - 8:45am ET