Eddie Howard Mba, Chc, Cpht

Eddie Howard, MBA, CHC, CPhT has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Eddie started their career at Priority Healthcare as a Pharmacy Technician before moving on to Option Care Pharmacy, where they worked as an Office Manager. Eddie then joined Central Health Medicare Plan as a Pharmacy Operations Coordinator, followed by a role as a Pharmacy Specialist.

In 2014, Eddie joined AltaMed Health Services, where they held various positions. Eddie started as a CCTP Program Manager, responsible for managing a team and ensuring the financial viability of the program. Eddie then transitioned to the role of Manager of Health Plan Compliance & Care Transitions, overseeing regulatory compliance for 14 contracted health plans. Later, Eddie served as the Director of Medical Management Compliance & Contact Center Operations and the Director of Utilization Management & Compliance.

Currently, Eddie holds the role of Director of Compliance, Office of Compliance and Risk Management at AltaMed Health Services. In this senior leadership position, they are responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing the company's compliance efforts.

Throughout their career, Eddie has demonstrated expertise in compliance, risk management, pharmacy operations, and care management. Eddie holds an MBA and certifications as a Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC) professional and a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Eddie Howard holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Accounting, which they obtained from the University of Phoenix from 2010 to 2012. Prior to their MBA, they completed their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) at the University of Phoenix from 2005 to 2009. Eddie's education journey started at Peabody Magnet High School, although specific dates and degrees earned are not provided for this period.

In addition to their formal education, Eddie has obtained various certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Eddie completed a Strategic Thinking course at LinkedIn in October 2022. In October 2018, they completed the Operational Excellence Foundations and Six Sigma Foundations courses, both also through LinkedIn. Furthermore, Eddie holds a Pharmacy Technician certification from the California Board of Pharmacy, which they obtained in February 2018.