At WVU Health System, Mr. Gerber drives enterprise strategic planning, major initiatives and payer relations. He is also president and CEO of Peak Health, where he has led the development and expansion of the health insurer’s Medicare Advantage coverage, now entering its second year of serving West Virginia seniors. His leadership extends to ACO West Virginia, the state’s largest accountable care organization, where he advances value-based care models and population health strategies. Additionally, he oversees direct employer contracting, health plan sales and integrated financing initiatives, strengthening WVU Health System’s payer partnerships. Prior to joining WVU Health System, he held key leadership roles at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, including vice president of population health and system corporate secretary, where he played a pivotal role in payment strategy and managed care policy. He leverages his expertise in healthcare reform, insurance strategy and ACO leadership.
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Chief Strategy Officers to Know
Chief strategy officers are a guiding light for their health systems, crafting short- and long-term strategic plans that drive forward momentum. They are tasked with expanding access to care through partnerships and acquisitions, as well as innovative initiatives and technologies. Chief strategy officers ensure that organizations grow in accordance with their vision and mission.
