Ann Pentkowski

Ann Pentkowski has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Ann is currently working as the CFO of Government Programs at Excellus BCBS. Prior to that role, they served as the Director of Strategic Planning and Provider Policy at the same company.

Before joining Excellus BCBS, Ann held various executive positions at Independent Health. Ann was the Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer, where they were responsible for financial budgets and operations, as well as developing the financial and operational strategy. Ann also played a key role in advancing value-based payment models and promoting safe and effective care.

At Independent Health, Ann also served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Network and Performance Management Officer, overseeing functions such as Network, Informatics, Actuarial, and Risk. Ann focused on implementing value-based reimbursement models and utilizing financial models for risk-based decisions.

Additionally, Ann was the SVP of Network and Performance Management at Independent Health, where they led the development and risk assessment of reimbursement methodologies. Ann was also responsible for negotiating provider contracts and identifying alternative reimbursement models.

Earlier in their career, Ann held the position of Chief Actuary / SVP Actuarial, Underwriting, Network, and Informatics at Independent Health. Ann played a crucial role in premium rate development, contract negotiations, and developing the corporate reimbursement strategy. Ann also emphasized the use of business and clinical informatics for effective decision-making.

Prior to joining Independent Health, Ann worked at MVP Health Plan, where they held various actuarial roles, including Director of Actuarial Services.

Overall, Ann Pentkowski's work experience demonstrates their expertise in financial management, strategic planning, provider policy, and reimbursement methodologies within the healthcare industry.

Ann Pentkowski completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Mathematics/Business at The College of Saint Rose from 1985 to 1989. Ann later pursued further education and obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from the University of Phoenix, completing the program from 1998 to 2001. In addition to their formal education, Ann also obtained certifications such as "How to Be More Strategic in Six Steps" and "Project Management Skills for Leaders" from LinkedIn in February 2022.