Alex Echevarria

Background

About Alex Echevarria

I am a results-driven healthcare leader with more than 26 years of experience across provider relations, network contracting, pricing strategy, Value-base care, PBM operations, and Health IT. I have led large, cross-functional teams, negotiated complex provider agreements, resolved escalated provider issues, and driven enterprise initiatives across Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, and PBM environments.Throughout my career with UnitedHealth Group, Optum, McKesson, Centene, and NJ-HITEC, I have partnered closely with executive leadership, clinical teams, operations, legal, and technology stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, and provider engagement.My leadership style emphasizes accountability, data-driven decision-making, and team development. I am highly effective in matrixed organizations and thrive in environments that require strategic thinking, clear communication, and continuous improvement.Core Expertise• Provider Relations & Network Contracting• Pricing Strategy & Financial Analysis• PBM & Pharmacy Network Operations• Account & Executive Stakeholder Management• Team Leadership, Coaching & Development• Process Improvement (Agile & Scrum)• Regulatory Compliance (Medicare & Medicaid) Open to Manager, Senior Manager, and Director-level opportunities in Provider Relations, Network Management, and Healthcare Strategy.