Katherine Manuel

Katherine Manuel is the SVP of Pre-Acute Services at University Health System. Katherine has also served as the Chief Operating Officer at Dignity Health Medical Foundation and Palo Alto Medical Foundation Santa Cruz.

Manuel has been in the healthcare industry for over 15 years. Katherine started their career as a hospital administrator and soon moved into leadership roles at various medical organizations. Throughout their career, they have been focused on improving patient care and developing effective teams.

Under their leadership, both Dignity Health Medical Foundation and Palo Alto Medical Foundation Santa Cruz have received national recognition for their quality of care. In 2019, Sutter Health named Manuel as their "Physician Satisfaction Leader" for their work in developing dyad structures that focus on putting patients first.

Manuel is a highly respected leader in the healthcare industry and is known for their dedication to improving the lives of those they serve.

Katherine Manuel has a Bachelor of Science from San Jose State University and a Master of Arts from the University of Phoenix.

Some of their coworkers include Ted Day - EVP, Strategic Planning & Business Development, Theresa Scepanski - President & CEO, Community First Health Plans, and Kevin W. Barron - Deputy VP, Payer Relations. Katherine Manuel reports to George B. Hernández, President & CEO.