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Mark Buffington

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Provider Network Strategy & Operations Director at Elevance Health
📍 Denver Metropolitan Area, United States

Mark is the Director of Provider Network Strategy & Operations at Elevance Health, where he leverages his extensive actuarial science background to develop innovative, data-driven healthcare solutions. People who have worked with him describe him as a "highly driven leader" who can break down complex problems to find innovative solutions.

Outside of his direct role, Mark is passionate about supporting frontline healthcare workers, expressing immense pride in their tireless efforts. During his time at Metropolitan State University of Denver, he took the initiative to establish a community for fellow students by founding the Metro State Actuarial Club.

Unique fact: He founded and served as the first President of the Metro State Actuarial Club.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Provider Network Strategy & Operations Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Denver Metropolitan Area, United States
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Network Strategy
His current role is focused on developing and executing provider network strategies, considering marketability, pricing impact, and competitiveness.
Healthcare Economics
Previously served as a lead in Network Insights and Health Economics, focusing on modeling tools and analyzing healthcare cost drivers.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Provider Network Strategy & Operations Director
Elevance Health
1-2020 - 5-2023
Business Information Consultant Senior (Network Insights/Health Economics)
Elevance Health
1-2017 - 1-2020
Actuarial Analyst III - Central Region Network Pricing Lead
Elevance Health
8-2016 - 1-2017
Actuarial Consultant - Payer Solutions
Optum
8-2013 - 8-2016
Actuarial Analyst II - Individual and Small Group Pricing
Elevance Health
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Education
1-2009 - 12-2010
Bachelor’s Degree
Metropolitan State University of Denver
2002 - 2005
Bachelor’s Degree
Colorado State University
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