Laurel Fuqua

Summary of QualificationsMore than 30 years of healthcare executive experience. Proven expertise in multiple healthcare venues at the senior management level in clinical, operations, marketing & product innovation/management. Experience within diverse organizations that include startups, medical device, physician group practice, managed care, hospitals, multisite healthcare firms, digital health as well as academic institutions. Successful at building cross functional high-performance teams and leading sophisticated service organizations with P&L responsibility up to $118 million. A strategic visionary with a clear sense of purpose and urgency when faced with diverse situational challenges. Extensive experience in population health management & chronic disease innovations encompasses the design & implementation of integrated clinical solutions models which improve care and reduce costs for payers and providers. Strong record of researching, developing and implementing innovative healthcare products and services that result in long-term brand equity maximization. Excellent leadership and inculcation of innovative cultures within an organization.Have provided leadership and direction for work related to the design and development of digital health diabetes programs, acute care transitions programs, post-acute services, patient-centered medical homes, chronic disease management devices and services, care management, high-risk population management, home care and end of life care products. Experience with International health care delivery models, global product management, consulting and forming/leading KOL groups. Have Bachelors and Master's Degree in Nursing, active RN licensure. Former CDE and AADE Diabetes Educator of the year. Executive education also includes training at the Vanderbilt Owen School of Business and post graduate training in Geriatric Care Management.Creative, out of the box thinker and healthcare pioneer.