Rick Goddard

Rick Goddard's work experience includes roles such as Vice President, Head of Commercialization & Strategy at Lumeris, where they led strategic alliances and development, as well as go-to-market commercialization for value-based care risk management. Rick served as a thought leader on value-based care model strategy and frequently spoke at various associations, educational institutions, and media outlets. Rick also worked as an Expert at Primary Venture Partners, providing strategic advice and guidance to founders and operators. Rick is an Operator / Subject Matter Expert at CAHME, participating in health care program accreditation site visits. Previously, Rick was the Director of Clinical Innovation at Advocate Health Care, overseeing the Value-Based Programs and Medical Economics Departments. Rick also worked as a Senior Consultant at GE Healthcare Camden Group and as an Interim Senior Operations Manager at the University of Chicago Medicine.

Rick Goddard holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Health Systems Management from RUSH University. Rick also obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Community Health with a Concentration in Health Planning and Administration from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In addition, they have completed certifications in Finance for Executives from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (obtained in 2023), Creating and Managing Strategic Alliances from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management (obtained in 2021), and Lean Healthcare from the University of Michigan College of Engineering (obtained in 2012).