PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 9, 2023) — Vālenz^® Health is pleased to announce that Kevin O’Donnell, MPA, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Product & Marketing.

In his new role, O’Donnell will lead Valenz marketing initiatives to fuel growth and visibility for the organization. He also will continue to work with Chief Product Officer Maurice Steenland in driving innovations and further advancing the Valenz Healthcare Ecosystem Optimization Platform suite of integrated, interactive solutions.

“Kevin has brought a tremendous vision and creative mindset to Valenz, and we are thrilled that his role is expanding,” Steenland said. “Through his ongoing leadership efforts, we look forward to developing new strategies and further underscoring our ability to change the trajectory of rising plan costs, enhance member experiences, and drive better health outcomes.”

O’Donnell, who lives in Newark, Del., joined Valenz in 2022 as Vice President, Enterprise Solutions. He has been highly involved in expanding and integrating how Valenz delivers solutions for providers and payers that assure the validation, integrity and accuracy of reimbursement and claims, as well as care and member advocacy program enhancements.

Previously, O’Donnell was Managing Director of Operations for Evolent Health and held other leadership positions there in operations, claims quality and payment integrity. He earned a master’s degree in Public Administration with an emphasis in health and human services from the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management.

About Vālenz^® Health

Vālenz^® Health simplifies the complexities of self-insurance for employers through a steadfast commitment to data transparency and decision enablement powered by its Healthcare Ecosystem Optimization Platform. Offering a strong foundation with deep roots in clinical and member advocacy, alongside decades of expertise in the validation, integrity and accuracy of claims, and a suite of risk affinity solutions, Valenz optimizes healthcare for the provider, payer, plan and member. By establishing “true transparency” and offering data-driven solutions that improve cost, quality and outcomes for employers and their members, Valenz engages early and often for smarter, better, faster healthcare. Valenz is backed by Great Point Partners. More information is available at valenzhealth.com.