David Severance

David Severance, MD, MMM, CPE, currently serves as the Regional Medical Director for Inpatient Care Management at Optum since June 2022. Prior to this role, David held the position of National Medical Director for Value Based Care within Government Programs at UnitedHealthcare, focusing on alternative payment models and population health. David's extensive experience includes serving as Chief Medical Officer for UnitedHealthcare Colorado, where responsibilities encompassed strategic guidance and network provider liaison functions. Earlier roles include Market Medical Director at Iora Health, where David contributed to the establishment of innovative primary care practices, and Corporate Medical Director at QuadMed LLC, where leadership was provided to a nationwide team of medical professionals. David's academic background includes an assistant clinical professor position at the Medical College of Wisconsin and an MMM degree from Carnegie Mellon University.