Jennifer Jenkinson

Jennifer Jenkinson has over 15 years of experience in provider relations and contract negotiations within the healthcare sector. Currently serving as the Director of Provider Relations & Contract Negotiations at Univera Healthcare since 2008, Jennifer manages the Western New York Provider Relations Staff and oversees value-based payment arrangements. Previous roles at Univera include Regional Manager positions where responsibilities encompassed managing hospital and physician contract negotiations, developing provider fee schedules, and budget setting for regional providers. Earlier experience includes managerial positions focused on external relations and project management at both Univera and its subsidiary, Lifetime Health Medical Group. Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Mass Communication and a Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications from St. Bonaventure University, and participated in the Rising Leaders Program at Leadership Buffalo! in 2016.