Strategic-thinking leader with over a decade of expertise in healthcare analytics, value-based care, and team building. Proven track record in improving patient outcomes and increasing operational efficiency through strategic data workflow optimization and cross-functional team collaboration. Skilled in project evaluations, growth management, and risk adjustment, driving impactful results in all Line of Businesses.
Hi, I’m
Nonku Kunene, MPH, CPHQ
Chicago,IL
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ChristianaCare
Director, Population Health Analytics
10.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborate with clinical and admin teams to streamline data workflows, enhancing patient care management.
- Lead data sharing initiatives with payer partners, significantly improving data quality and completeness.
- Develop advanced analytics tools for risk stratification and digital outreach, boosting patient outcomes.
- Negotiate and manage vendor contracts for data services, ensuring compliance and strong vendor relations.
- Conduct thorough data audits, enhancing accuracy and regulatory compliance. Implement population health analytics strategies, driving value-based care and improving patient outcomes.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
Blue Health Intelligence
Principal Methodologist
01.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Designed and implement methodologies for product management, clinical analytics, and data science, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Identified growth areas through specialty pharmacy opportunity analytics, achieving measurable results.
- Developed Value Based Care methodologies for product and risk adjustment solutions, driving cost savings. Integrate advanced data science techniques into product development, boosting performance and efficiency.
- Implemented data-driven solutions, significantly improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Northwestern Medicine
Manager - Population Health Analytics
02.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Led key initiatives in ambulatory quality and care coordination, improving patient outcomes system-wide.
- Implemented health equity initiatives, reducing care disparities across the organization.
- Developed processes for risk stratification, enhancing care coordination for high-risk patients.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to optimize HEDIS measure payments and quality programs.
- Managed analytics and IT teams to build a sustainable infrastructure for advanced analytics and machine learning.
Rush University Medical Center
Program Manager - Clinical Quality Management
01.2016 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Led implementation and acquisition of healthcare billing and financial data for contract negotiation.
- Coordinated financial data feed, data warehouse, and ACO Performance Marts implementations.
- Identified variations in medical practice, recommending improvements for quality enhancement.
- Provided technical support for developing and maintaining performance indicators for quality assessment.
- Directed quality management implementations and optimizations for Epic and other EMRs.
Altegra Health
Healthcare Strategic Analyst - Performance Analytics Group
11.2013 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Conducted healthcare demand and utilization analyses, aiding client decision-making and compliance.
- Managed econometric analysis, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting sales.
- Created and monitored performance reports, ensuring quality improvement for national health plans.
- Designed patient safety reports, improving outcomes for Medicare Advantage clients.
- Utilized SQL, SAS, and Tableau for data analysis, optimizing financial risk assessment
Education
Chicago State UniversityChicago, IL
Master of Geographic Information System (GIS)
01.2015
University Overview
Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO
Master of Public Health from Biostatistics
01.2013
University Overview
Westminster CollegeFulton, MO
Bachelor of Arts
01.2007
University Overview
Skills
- Thoughtful Leadership
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Population Health
- Healthcare Economics
- Strategic Partnerships
- Data Governance
- Healthcare Strategy
- Data Management
- Quality Improvement
- Change Management
- Advanced Analytics
- Project Coordination
Manuscripts
Manuscripts
- Kunene, N., Ebomoyi, W. and Gala, T.S. (2018) 'Scaling-up spatiotemporal dynamics of HIV/AIDS prevalence rates of Sub-Saharan African countries, Int. J. Medical Engineering and Informatics, Vol. 10, No. 1, pp.1-15.
- Xaverius PK, Weaver NL, Wang J, Salas J, Kunene N, Jupka KA, Trevathan E. The impact of CentAccount earning and redeeming on risk score and costs: A case study of Centene Massachusetts members. Final report, Centene Corporation. Sept 2013.
- Dalidowitz L, Kunene N, Goo S, Deshpande, A. D. Predictors for Adjuvant Radiation Therapy and Survival following Radiation Therapy of T3 Cells in Individuals with Breast Cancer without Lymph Node Interaction. Saint Louis University School of Public Health Epidemiology Capstone Project. May 2013.
- Alvarez C, Kunene N, Patel S, Riley E. Predictors of Gastric Cancer Survival in the United States. Saint Louis University School of Public Health. Oral Presentation 19th Annual Research Symposium. April 2013.
Timeline
Director, Population Health Analytics
ChristianaCare
10.2022 - Current
Principal Methodologist
Blue Health Intelligence
01.2021 - 11.2021
Manager - Population Health Analytics
Northwestern Medicine
02.2020 - 11.2021
Program Manager - Clinical Quality Management
Rush University Medical Center
01.2016 - 02.2020
Healthcare Strategic Analyst - Performance Analytics Group
Altegra Health
11.2013 - 12.2015
Chicago State University
Master of Geographic Information System (GIS)
Saint Louis University
Master of Public Health from Biostatistics
Westminster College
Bachelor of Arts
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