Kate Staunton Rennie

Kate Staunton Rennie has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Kate currently holds the position of Director of Population Health Strategy at Commonwealth Care Alliance, where they began in 2023. Prior to this, they worked at South Shore Health for several years in various roles, including Executive Director of Clinical Integration Management, Director of Medical and Performance Management at South Shore Physician Hospital Organization (SSPHO), and Director of Population Management at South Shore Medical Center. Their responsibilities in these roles included guiding clinical strategies, promoting preventive care guidelines, aligning network providers, and implementing population management strategies. Before joining South Shore Health, Kate worked at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services in roles such as Acting Director and Deputy Director of MassHealth PCC Plan, and Maternal and Child Health Program Manager. In these positions, they oversaw the PCC Plan, developed policy recommendations, managed behavioral health contracts, and collaborated on quality improvement projects. Kate's work experience spans from 1999 to the present, showcasing their expertise and leadership in the healthcare field.

Kate Staunton Rennie has a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, which they obtained between 1991 and 1995. Kate also holds a Master of Public Administration degree with a focus on Public Administration/Healthcare Administration from Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School, which they completed between 1997 and 1999. In addition, Kate has obtained certifications in Risk Adjustment Practitioner from RISE and Foundations of Health Equity Research from Coursera, though the specific months of completion are not provided.