John Paolacci

John Paolacci is an accomplished executive in the managed care industry, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Rising Medical Solutions since May 2024. With extensive experience spanning over two decades, Paolacci previously held the position of Chief Claims Officer - Payer Integrity at Vālenz® from May 2022 to December 2023, where the focus was on profit and loss accountability and medical cost savings. Prior roles include Senior Vice President of Managed Care at Sedgwick for 22 years, and Senior Vice President at York Risk, overseeing integrated cost containment initiatives. Earlier in the career, John Paolacci served as Vice President of Claims at Avizent Risk, leading various operational improvements. Paolacci holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Franklin University and an educational background from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.