Jessica Gehrke
Johnson Creek,WI
Summary
Strategic healthcare leader with over 15 years of experience spanning clinical nursing, supply chain contracting, and enterprise-wide value analysis. A trusted leader and advisor in aligning supply chain strategy with broader organizational goals, clinical outcomes, and financial performance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, engage physicians and clinical stakeholders, and drive system-wide standardization and cost savings initiatives. Developed and scaled a high-performing Value Analysis program, resulting in multimillion-dollar savings and enhanced clinical engagement. Adept in contract negotiations, procedural portfolio management, and data-driven decision-making that bridges clinical efficacy with financial stewardship. Recognized speaker and thought leader in healthcare supply chain innovation and value integration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Value Analysis & Procedural Contracting
Froedtert ThedaCare
05.2019 - Current
- Established and scaled a system-level Value Analysis program that drives clinical engagement, cost savings, and product standardization.
- Oversee enterprise-wide Value Analysis Committees, ensuring alignment with clinical efficacy, contract strategy, and cost optimization.
- Provide strategic leadership for Value Analysis teams spanning all care settings to support product evaluation, contract compliance, and clinical engagement.
- Developed and executed contracting strategies for the procedural portfolio in collaboration with sourcing and clinical leadership, resulting in improved standardization and savings.
- Provided strategic oversight of procedural contracting, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and compliance with system-level initiatives.
- Improved operational efficiency and reduced supply variability, cutting one-off or urgent product requests by 40–60% through targeted service line engagement and intake reform.
- Increased physician engagement by 90% through targeted service line collaboration, transparent decision-making, and structured Value Analysis processes.
Clinical Experience – Nurse
Waukesha Memorial Hospital & Wisconsin Donor Network
05.2009 - 05.2019
- Delivered high-acuity patient care as a Critical Care RN, specializing in ICU settings and donor management for organ procurement.
- Served as preceptor, team lead, and liaison between physicians and patient families; recognized for strong clinical leadership and team motivation.
- Participated in shared governance, quality assurance initiatives, and hospital-wide improvement studies.
- Coordinated end-of-life discussions and organ donation processes as Organ Procurement Coordinator; developed individualized medical management plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Led staff education and protocol implementation to improve donation outcomes and care transitions.
- Actively contributed to committees including CAUTI, Code Blue, and Donor Committees; researched and implemented clinical products to improve outcomes.
Education
MBA - MBA & MHA
Colorado Technical University
Colorado06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alverno College
Milwaukee05.2009
Skills
- IDN Summit, Phoenix, AZ, 08/26/2024, Panelist – “Clinical Operations Track: Supercharging Your Value Analysis Program”
- Healthcare Purchasing News 40 Under 40 Awards (2024)
- IDN Summit, Orlando, FL, 04/01/2023, Panelist – “Clinical Integration to Value Integration: Governance, Structure, and Cultural Change”
- Hayes Webinar, 05/01/2023, Panelist on Value Analysis discussion
- IDN Summit, Phoenix, AZ, 08/01/2022, Presenter – “Supplier and Provider Scorecards: The Value of Internal Supply Chain and Supplier Scorecards”
- IDN Summit, Virtual, 08/01/2020, Presenter – “Reacting to a Pandemic & Developing a Playbook for the Future”
Timeline
Manager, Value Analysis & Procedural Contracting
Froedtert ThedaCare
05.2019 - Current
Clinical Experience – Nurse
Waukesha Memorial Hospital & Wisconsin Donor Network
05.2009 - 05.2019
MBA - MBA & MHA
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alverno College