
Cathy Newman
Managing Director Value-Based Strategy
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Cathy Newman is the Managing Director of Value-Based strategy for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Her experience in the healthcare industry spans over twenty years working for both large integrated providers, small IPAs, and health plans. In her ten years with Blue Cross, she has worked to advance value-based opportunities from pay for performance to full-risk global capitation models. She is passionate about her work and has been able to develop more collaborative and meaningful relationships with providers throughout the state of Rhode Island.

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