Rick Gordon

Rick Gordon, MBA has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Rick currently serves as the Director of Medicare Operations and Integration at Optima Health. In this role, they have led all Medicare operations and integrations for Virginia Premier and Optima Health Plan, overseeing operations for 14 plan benefit packages and coordinating between two health plans.

Before joining Optima Health, Rick worked at Virginia Premier, where they held various leadership roles. Rick served as the Vice President of Federal Programs, overseeing strategic and operational initiatives for Medicare and Qualified Health Plan lines of business. Rick also served as an Associate Vice President, responsible for growth strategies, new business development, government relations, and product advancement. Additionally, Rick worked as the Director of Duals Contracting & Network Development, where they coordinated Medicare and Medicaid benefits for dual eligible beneficiaries and established a network of healthcare providers.

Earlier in their career, Rick worked as a Consultant at Rx Care Assurance and held multiple roles at Erickson Living, including Health Insurance Sales & Operations Manager, Personal Care Ops, and Business Manager.

Overall, Rick Gordon's work experience demonstrates their expertise in healthcare operations, strategic planning, and government relations.

Rick Gordon, MBA attended Virginia Commonwealth University and obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in 2017. Prior to that, they graduated from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government. In addition to their formal education, they hold certifications as a Personal Care Home Administrator in Pennsylvania, obtained in December 2010, and as a Licensed Insurance Producer.