Daryn Sturch

Background

About Daryn Sturch

Current Quality, Risk, and Affordability Director for Optum Care working with contracted physicians and their staff to manage their UHC MA population under a full risk contract. Former Physician Practice Manager with over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare industry primarily in the out patient clinic and long term care setting with a demonstrated ability to lead and encourage others. Thrive in environments that allow for and encourage innovative thinking and process improvement. Well versed in primary/preventative care, directly supervising multiple specialties including Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, Occupational Health, Cardiology, ENT, endocrinology, and pulmonology. Ability to develop professional working relationships with providers in order to improve physician satisfaction and engagement. In depth understanding of multiple EHR systems, meaningful use measures, and ability to develop processes that help providers meet quality measures and standards. Experienced with credentialing, CAQH, billing and coding, CMS regulations, and practice health and safety. Have direct experience in both FFS and Value Based Care modules. Patient advocate with constant focus on patient safety and customer service, holding peers accountable by setting examples and coaching others. Well versed nursing background with a vast knowledge in acute pediatric illness, pediatric pathophysiology, pediatric wellness, occupational health, and a lengthy history in geriatric skilled nursing. Ten years experience in financial and operational oversight under the direction of VP of large practices. Two years experience of independent financial oversight with proven ability to reduce cost and increase revenue.