Marcella Velez

Marcella Velez is a seasoned health care professional with extensive experience in managed care and provider relations. Currently serving as Managed Care Account Manager at Pediatric Associates in South Florida since April 2020, Marcella's prior roles include Manager of Payer Relations Account at VITAS Healthcare and positions at UnitedHealth Group, where responsibilities ranged from Hospital Facility Advocate to Provider Relations and Contracting Consultant. Marcella also contributed to marketing efforts at Jackson Health System and HealthSouth, and held a Business Development Provider role at Cleveland Clinic, focusing on community physician engagement. Early career experience at UnitedHealth Group included roles as Sr. Physician Advocate and Network Account Manager, addressing provider relations and contract negotiations. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration from Barry University and an Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology from the National School of Technology.