Meghan Knoedler

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Senior Director, Managed Care Strategy & Chief of Staff to SVP, Chief Managed Care Officer at Ascension

Greater Harrisburg Area, United States

Overview

Meghan Knoedler is a strategic healthcare leader with 20 years of experience, currently serving as Senior Director of Managed Care Strategy at Ascension. Her expertise spans from direct patient care as a former ICU nurse to policy, finance, and revenue strategy at Mayo Clinic. People who have worked with her describe her as a "strong, " "transparent, " and "genuine" leader.

Outside of her professional role, Meghan is a passionate advocate for Autism Acceptance, motivated by her 9-year-old son who has Autism. She is deeply connected to the patient experience, a perspective she cultivated early in her career as a nurse, and maintains a focus on the human side of healthcare.

She actively promotes understanding and acceptance by sharing her sons story and educational videos to help others learn about Autism.

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Big Vision Person

Risk Tolerant

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Virtual Care Parity
Co-authored a paper and spoke at a Mass General Brigham symposium on achieving payment and coverage parity for virtual versus in-person healthcare, highlighting her expertise in digital health policy.
Autism Advocacy
As a mother of a son with Autism, she is a passionate advocate for awareness and acceptance, publicly sharing resources and personal stories to educate others on the topic.
Patient-Centric Strategy
Her career, from being an ICU nurse to a strategy leader, reflects a deep commitment to the patient journey, emphasizing idealism and empathy in healthcare delivery.

Media Appearances

Meghan has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Senior Director, Managed Care Strategy & Chief of Staff to SVP, Chief Managed Care Officer at Ascension
1-2023 - 9-2025
Board Member, Mayo Clinic Community ACO at Mayo Clinic
9-2025
Director, Revenue Strategy Innovation at Mayo Clinic
Associate Director, Revenue Strategy Innovation at Mayo Clinic
Registered Nurse, Medical and Surgical ICU at HealthEast

Education

Bachelor's degree from Thomas Jefferson University
Master's degree from University of Minnesota

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Insights For Selling To Meghan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Meghan is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Meghan

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Meghan move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Meghan take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Meghan

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