Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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TAMARA A. BRUNS

TAMARA A. BRUNS

Summary

Strategic healthcare executive with deep expertise in payer-provider partnerships, value-based care models, Stars performance improvement, and growth strategy. Proven track record of accelerating revenue, expanding networks, improving quality and compliance, and transforming care delivery in complex, multi-market environments. Recognized for building high-impact alliances, leading enterprise innovation, operational restructuring, and market expansion across health plans, provider groups, and integrated delivery systems. Collaborative, data-driven, and people-first leader committed to advancing quality, access, and affordability in healthcare.



Overview

2026
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Insightful Consulting

Chief Executive Officer & Founder
01.2011 - Current

Job overview

We are a healthcare strategy and performance consultancy dedicated to helping payers, providers, and innovators transform how care is delivered, measured, and experienced. Our work centers on improving quality, access, value-based performance, operational excellence, and member experience across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and commercial markets.

Insightful Consulting brings a unique blend of strategic clarity, operational depth, and people-first leadership to organizations navigating growth, regulatory change, market expansion, or transformation.


Specialties: Stars Improvement, Value-Based Care Strategy, Payer-Provider Alignment, Growth Strategy, Interim Leadership, Member/Provider Experience, Network Development, Operational Optimization, Executive & Mindset Coaching.


Building partnerships that connect people, purpose, and performance in healthcare.


HealPros

Head of Health Services Strategies
03.2025 - 09.2025

Job overview

Generated $4M+ projected revenue through partnerships. Expanded value-based offerings and launched six strategic partnerships.

Conviva Care Solutions

Quality Consultant
03.2024 - 03.2025

Job overview

Led Stars improvement across 39 centers and 45K members. Developed 30-day STAR plan, conducted SWOT analyses, and improved quality metrics.

iCare Health Solutions a VSP Company

Executive Vice President, Health Services
01.2018 - 01.2024

Job overview

Directed national diabetic retinal exam program for 240K+ members, achieving 5-Star ratings. Delivered $12M new revenue, led 90+ staff, and improved profitability by $2.2M.


iCare Health Solutions

Executive Vice President, Care Delivery Transformation
01.2014 - 01.2018

Job overview

Expanded network by 5,800+ providers, grew $16M pipeline, and led 64-member operations team.

VergeAlliance

Co-Founder & President
01.2012 - 01.2014

Job overview

Built a $12M sales pipeline and launched an integrated specialty network. Secured acquisition following expansion.

PacifiCare Health Systems & UnitedHealth Group

Earlier Experience

Job overview

Chief of Staff, Director of Strategy & Business Development, Director of Broker Relations, Senior Marketing Director, Senior PMO Consultant, Senior Wellness Consultant.

Education

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Sport Psychology

Skills

  • Strategic Partnerships & Alliances
  • Payer-Provider Strategy
  • Value-Based Care
  • Stars, HEDIS & Quality Improvement
  • Market & Revenue Growth Strategy
  • Health Plan Relations
  • Digital Health Innovation
  • P&L Leadership
  • Negotiation & Contracting
  • Leadership Development & Coaching
  • Marketing
  • Verbal & Written Communication Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Operational Excellence & Process Optimization

Certification

  • Certified Life Coach (2024)
  • Panelist, Texas Association of Health Plans (2022)

Timeline

Head of Health Services Strategies

HealPros
03.2025 - 09.2025

Quality Consultant

Conviva Care Solutions
03.2024 - 03.2025

Executive Vice President, Health Services

iCare Health Solutions a VSP Company
01.2018 - 01.2024

Executive Vice President, Care Delivery Transformation

iCare Health Solutions
01.2014 - 01.2018

Co-Founder & President

VergeAlliance
01.2012 - 01.2014

Chief Executive Officer & Founder

Insightful Consulting
01.2011 - Current

Earlier Experience

PacifiCare Health Systems & UnitedHealth Group

Indiana State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Sport Psychology
TAMARA A. BRUNS