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Stephen Collins, MHA

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Director of National Network Operations and Strategy at Aetna
📍 Canton, Ohio, United States

Stephen Collins is a leader in health insurance, focusing on network strategy, management, and operations at Aetna. His expertise includes health system contracting, value-based arrangements, and medical economics, leveraging a Masters degree from Ohio University to drive national strategy initiatives and simplify network products for increased membership.

Outside of his direct professional responsibilities, Stephen maintains a keen interest in finance and business news, following publications like The Wall Street Journal and CNBC to stay informed on market trends and economic developments.

He once achieved a national Scoreable Action Item of $25 million Fully Insured, marking a 50% improvement over prior years.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Director of National Network Operations and Strategy
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States
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Value-Based Contracting
His career focus involves negotiating complex, value-based contractual relationships with providers and health systems to manage significant healthcare spending.
Network Optimization
He has led cross-functional teams on national projects designed to simplify existing networks, consolidate products, and grow membership.
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Career

Work history

6-2015
Director of National Network Operations and Strategy
Aetna
6-2011 - 5-2015
Director of Network Management
Aetna
2-2007 - 5-2011
Manager Sr Consultant Medical Economics
Aetna
3-2001 - 9-2004
Contract Analyst
OhioHealth Group
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Education
2000 - 2002
Master's degree
Ohio University
1995 - 2000
Bachelors of Health Administration and Business
Ohio University
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