Recognized as a healthcare growth, strategy, business development, innovation senior executive, Deb brings more than 25 years of deep healthcare experience to Senergene. Formerly with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Deb founded, developed, launched, maintained andlead the most complex categories within the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO): CareSourcing. CareSourcing at BCBSA is focused on ancillary provider national contracting within the BCBS system. Deb developed the area from its inception, focusing on agreements in the areas of Laboratories, DME, Health Engagement, Digital Health, Specialty Pharmacy and other care-oriented national agreements for the BCBS system. Deb led BCBS Plans through the CareSourcing Workgroup consisting participants from all 36 BCBS Plans. She was responsible for the promotion and executive management of all CareSourcing agreements as well as the leadership of the CareSourcing practice area and corresponding team within the GPO.
Prior to joining BCBSA, Deb came had many years of experience in the healthcare industry, with an emphasis on strategic sourcing. She is a highly effective and innovative leader with an extensive background focusing on medically oriented categories/products, holding progressive roles in procurement, supply chain management, group purchasing and contracting in both the public and private sectors. Deb previously worked with Consorta (now HealthTrust) a healthcare GPO, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, CIH healthcare supply chain consulting, Northwestern Memorial hospital and Barnes-Jewish-Christian hospital. Deb is a graduate of Maryville University in Missouri.
Deb is a passionate advocate for various chronic disease states and areas evolution in the areas of diabetes, asthma, autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal disease, improvements with ageing, supportive care/caregiver support, digital health, wellness innovations focused on the improvement of day-to-day health and longevity overall.
