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Kiran Gadde

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SVP, Strategy Implementation (COO, Government Programs) at Kaiser Permanente
📍 Greater Tampa Bay Area, United States

Kiran is a senior healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience leading transformations at organizations like Kaiser Permanente and Centene, with P&L ownership up to $35B. A Harvard graduate, colleagues describe him as diligent, astute, and team-spirited, specializing in payer-provider integration and value-based care.

He has a reflective side, sharing a poignant quote from his grandmother about encouraging children to venture out into the world, much like ships are not meant to stay in the harbor. This suggests a deep appreciation for growth, family, and embracing new challenges.

Unique philosophy he shared from his grandmother: "The Ship is at its safest when it is in the harbor, but that’s not what ships are built for."

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
SVP, Strategy Implementation (COO, Government Programs)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Tampa Bay Area, United States
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Priorities

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Payer-Provider Integration
His career focus involves aligning payer-provider models to improve efficiency and care delivery in complex, regulated healthcare environments.
Value-Based Care
He has extensive experience managing large-scale, risk-bearing organizations and population health companies focused on outcomes over volume.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
SVP, Strategy Implementation (COO, Government Programs)
Kaiser Permanente
9-2022 - 12-2023
Chief Operating Officer
Southwestern Health Resources
9-2022 - 12-2023
President, COO, Board Member
Care N' Care Insurance Company
2-2021 - 7-2022
Vice President, Strategy and Innovation
Centene Corporation
8-2020 - 2-2021
Vice President, Innovation and Growth
Centene Corporation
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Education
Masters Degree
Harvard University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Acharya Nagarjuna University
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