University of Maryland Medical System Health Plans
Heather Little has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Heather began their career in 1992 as a Financial Operations Supervisor at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. During their time there, they successfully implemented new systems and reorganized departments to improve efficiency. In 1997, Heather joined the University of Maryland Medical System, where they held multiple roles, including Director of Financial Reporting and PFS Operations. In this position, they oversaw the Central Business Office for five hospitals and developed and managed the financial reporting and analysis department. In 2018, Heather joined the University of Maryland Medical System Health Plans as the Senior Director of Patient Financial Services Reporting and Operations. Overall, Heather has a proven track record of leadership and expertise in financial operations and reporting within the healthcare industry.
Heather Little obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance/Business Administration from Towson University, where they attended from 1991 to 1993.
University of Maryland Medical System Health Plans
University of Maryland Medical System Health Plans, Inc. (UMMSHP) was formed in 2015 when University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) acquired Riverside Health, Inc. Since 2013, Riverside Health has participated in Maryland’s HealthChoice Program as a Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO). In the first two years the health plan grew to over 25,000 members and served all but the three western Maryland counties. In 2016, UMMSHP launched University of Maryland Health Advantage (HMO/HMO-SNP Plan) on Riverside Health’s platform. Today, UMMSHP operates both University of Maryland Health Partners (formerly Riverside of Maryland) and University of Maryland Health Advantage (a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan). UMMSHP builds upon Riverside Health’s early successes in the managed care industry and continues bridging the gaps between providers and health insurance plans. The UMMS providers, facilities and health plans work together as Maryland’s Home Team for Health to create healthier communities.