Cory Zipfel

Cory Zipfel is an accomplished healthcare management professional with extensive experience in operational transformation, project management, and analytics. Currently serving as the Manager of Medicare Appeals Strategic Initiatives at Centene Corporation, Cory excels in building and leading project management teams to drive strategic initiatives and develop effective reporting. Previous roles at Centene include managing Provider Network Operations, where accountability included leading cross-functional teams to create compliant provider networks for Marketplace and Medicaid programs. Prior to Centene, Cory held management positions at SSM Health, overseeing large teams devoted to preservice authorizations and patient accounts receivable. Cory began the career at Conifer Health Solutions, managing front-line Patient Access Representatives. Educational credentials include a Master of Health Administration from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Rockhurst University.