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Deborah Drinkwater

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Vice President Western Region Optimization & Strategy at UnitedHealthcare
📍 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Deborah is a seasoned healthcare executive with extensive experience in Vice President roles at UnitedHealthcare and Optum. She specializes in commercial health plan operations, strategic optimization, and partnerships. Described as an exceptional change agent and leader, she holds a degree in Health Care Administration.

Outside of her corporate roles, Deborah is passionate about community health and philanthropy. She actively supports and promotes fundraising for causes like the UnitedHealthcare Childrens Foundation and encourages others in their charitable athletic endeavors, showcasing her supportive and community-oriented nature.

She was involved in an extraordinary collaboration with the American Cancer Society to increase breast cancer screenings across New Mexico.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Vice President Western Region Optimization & Strategy
Job Level
Senior
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Health Plan Operations
Her career includes multiple VP roles focused on commercial health plan operations, optimization, and strategy at UnitedHealthcare.
Strategic Partnerships
A previous role as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships highlights her expertise in building and managing key healthcare alliances.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Vice President Western Region Optimization & Strategy
UnitedHealthcare
12-2018 - 8-2023
Vice President Commercial Health Plan Operations
UnitedHealthcare
5-2016 - 12-2018
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships / Account Management
UnitedHealthcare
5-2013 - 5-2016
Vice President, Optum Complex Care Management
Optum
9-2009 - 5-2013
Regional Director Market Consultation
Optum
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Education
1980 - 1985
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Arizona State University
Health Care Administration
University of Phoenix
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