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Akash Shah has a diverse and extensive work experience in the healthcare and consulting industry. Akash began their career as a Research Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania's Cellular and Molecular Imaging Lab. From there, they joined McKinsey & Company as a Business Analyst and later returned to McKinsey & Company as an Engagement Manager. At McKinsey, they served private and public payers and played a key role in executing a federal funding program to support hospitals and physician practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Akash then moved on to work at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, where they led negotiations with the State of Vermont and launched the Vermont All-payer ACO Model, a payment and care delivery model to improve health outcomes. Akash also played a significant role in developing the risk structure and payment methodologies for CMS's Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model.
After their time at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, Akash joined CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as the Director of Program Development and Innovation, where they led initiatives to identify and partner with early-stage healthcare companies, including launching a clinical utility study and leading a Series A investment.
Akash then joined Aledade, Inc. as part of the Corporate Development team, before becoming the General Manager at Cityblock Health. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Growth Officer at Accompany Health.
Akash Shah earned a B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 2007-2012, with a focus on Management, Entrepreneurship & Innovation at The Wharton School. Akash later went on to obtain an M.S. in Engineering in the field of Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011-2012.
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Accompany Health is on a mission to give low-income patients with complex needs the dignified, high-quality care they deserve but rarely receive. A primary, behavioral, and social care provider, Accompany Health walks alongside patients for their entire care journey, offering at-home and virtual care, as well as 24/7 support. Partnering with innovative payors, Accompany Health is powered by remarkable care teams, elegant technology, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. We build long-term relationships with our patients so they know, without question, that our team is here for them day or night, year after year. We focus on the health outcomes most important to our patients to make it clear that they lead the way. To achieve our mission, we collaborate with community-based organizations, local providers, and health plans. While our headquarters is in Bethesda, MD, our teams are distributed across the country. If you’re eager to make a tangible difference in people’s lives, to help correct long-standing disparities in health care, join us. To learn more about career opportunities at Accompany Health check out our career page at www.accompanyhealth.com/careers.