Dana Derflinger

Dana Derflinger is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in network contracting, provider relations, and healthcare communications. Currently serving as a Senior Network Contract Manager at Optum, Dana specializes in leveraging medical insights to develop and launch innovative healthcare products and services. Previously, Dana held roles such as Physician Relations & Medical Affairs Manager at MercyOne, where they directed credentialing and payer enrollment while managing a substantial budget. Dana has received two I Salute Awards for excellence in public relations and service delivery, including efforts that significantly improved provider onboarding processes and increased community engagement for a major capital project.