Richard Jones

Richard Jones serves as the President and CEO of Essence Healthcare, Inc., a pioneer in collaborative healthcare models as the first Medicare Advantage HMO in the United States, fostering population health through accountable care teams. Additionally, Richard holds multiple leadership roles, including serving as Senior Fund Advisor at Havencrest Healthcare Partners, President and CEO of Lumeris Healthcare Outcomes, and Faculty Member at the Accountable Delivery System Institute. Richard's extensive career encompasses significant positions at United Healthcare as President of Medicare, Group Health Plan as President and CEO, and Coventry Health Care in various executive roles, including CFO and Treasurer. Richard's academic background includes a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Middle Tennessee State University.