This episode features Britta Orr, Chief Medicare Officer at Allina Health | Aetna. Here, she discusses her background & what led her to Allina Health, removing friction between payer & provider, how she’s planning ahead for potential roadblocks, and more.
Summary
Allina Health | Aetna's Chief Medicare Officer Discusses Removing Friction in Healthcare
Background and Career at Allina Health
Britta Orr is the Chief Medicare Officer at Allina Health | Aetna, where she focuses on making healthcare seamless for Medicare beneficiaries. She has a background in nursing and a Masters in Health Services Research and Policy. Britta started her career in healthcare working as an RN in neurology before moving into healthcare administration. She served as the Chief of Staff at UC Davis Health System before joining Aetna in 2016.
Removing Friction Between Payer and Provider
One of Britta's main priorities is removing friction between payer and provider. She believes integrating systems, using data, and providing innovative benefits are key to making healthcare more seamless. Allina Health | Aetna works closely with providers to identify opportunities to improve care coordination and outcomes. Britta and her team also leverage the capabilities of their parent companies to create new programs and services to better serve patients.
Planning Ahead for Potential Roadblocks
Britta knows that the healthcare industry is constantly changing and that there will always be roadblocks to overcome. She is always planning ahead, looking for ways to prepare for potential challenges. For example, she is working on developing programs to address social determinants of health, such as food insecurity and housing instability. She is also keeping an eye on policy changes and working to ensure Allina Health | Aetna is prepared to adapt as needed.
Community Engagement and Hiring Good People
Brita is passionate about being present in the community and helping Minnesotans on Medicare. She is excited about the growth of Medicare Advantage and the opportunities it presents for Allina Health | Aetna. Britta also values hiring good people and is grateful to be able to leverage the capabilities of her parent companies in her own backyard. She is excited to have her team back out in the community, participating in events, and making a difference in the lives of Medicare beneficiaries.
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This episode aired on 10/17/2022 and can be listened here.
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