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.
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PHOENIX, Ariz. (Dec. 1, 2022) — Vālenz® Health announces the launch of next-generation software for EPStaffCheck™, a comprehensive compliance monitoring solution, complete with an e-commerce application. This new release helps providers easily purchase and quickly use advanced exclusion monitoring — yet another example of how Valenz supports providers with the very best compliance management solutions.
As part of the Valenz Validation, Integrity and Accuracy (VIA) suite of solutions for providers, EPStaffCheck simplifies the complexity of exclusion monitoring with updated service tiers and easy-to-administer tools that address the full range of challenges facing compliance teams. Its services protect healthcare organizations from unnecessary fines and lawsuits associated with non-compliance, while also optimizing reimbursement revenue and ensuring high-quality care for members.
“Now offering four tiers of service – Basic, Professional, Enterprise and Enhanced – this fully functional e-commerce experience allows customers to conveniently find, research and purchase their appropriate EPStaffCheck service tier,” said Maurice Steenland, Chief Product Officer of Valenz. “For customers who prefer full-service support and white-glove rapid onboarding, Valenz compliance teams are readily accessible via the Enhanced tier.”
The key features of EPStaffCheck services include:
integration of multiple data sources in one place to simplify searching and monitoring for exclusion, licensing and disciplinary status, with searching driven by provider name, date of birth, NPI, and state license data
optimization of searching with minimal inputs for accuracy to reduce exposure while increasing efficiency and lowering administrative costs
following best practices of the Office of Inspector General to ensure audit-readiness, with documentation trails to meet JCAHO requirements across all 50 states and U.S. territories
With EPStaffCheck, compliance teams are just a few clicks away from quickly and easily searching the millions of sanction records, often found in disparate databases, to avoid the costs and dangers of employing troubled providers. Whether there is a need for permission-based users, a need for single or batch searches, special state-specific licensure search needs, or the need for complete account oversight from Valenz, customers can find the exclusion monitoring solution that is the perfect fit for them.
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PHOENIX, Ariz. (Nov. 18, 2022) — Vālenz® Health is pleased to announce that Stefani Voorhees, SHRM-SCP, has joined the leadership team as Senior Vice President, People.
Having served in leadership positions in human resources since 2015, Voorhees brings extensive experience in developing organizational strategy, building and implementing people-focused programs, overseeing performance management, compensation and benefits strategy, compliance, and employee engagement. She also has a strong background in recruitment and talent acquisition.
“Stefani considers human resources to be the nucleus of the business and the catalyst to driving an exceptional employee experience and highly effective talent strategy. That makes her an excellent fit for the Valenz Health culture,” said Rob Gelb, Chief Executive Officer. “Stefani will play a lead role in supporting our growth strategy and optimizing our talent to help us continue to thrive through future acquisitions and expansion. She is a terrific addition to the Valenz team.”
Most recently, Voorhees served as Head of Human Resources for Companion Protect. She also held leadership roles in human resources and talent management for BranchPattern, PeopleAdmin and Modis after working in client management and financial advisory services. She received her bachelor’s degree in human resource management.
“I’m thrilled to become part of an innovative company that places a high priority on relationships, alignment, communication and employee engagement,” Voorhees said. “People are every company’s greatest asset, and you can’t separate the people decisions from the business decisions. As I strive to foster a ‘love where you work’ mentality, I’m looking forward to the opportunity to support, develop and engage with all the great talent at Valenz.”
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 claim reimbursement and payment validity, integrity and accuracy, as well as 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.
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Vālenz® Health Promotes Kevin O’Donnell to Senior Vice President, Product & Marketing
/in Announcements, Featured, Press/by Maris PanjadaPHOENIX, 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.
Vālenz® Health Launches Next Generation of EPStaffCheckTM for Compliance Monitoring
/in Announcements, Featured, Press/by Tori KleinPHOENIX, Ariz. (Dec. 1, 2022) — Vālenz® Health announces the launch of next-generation software for EPStaffCheck™, a comprehensive compliance monitoring solution, complete with an e-commerce application. This new release helps providers easily purchase and quickly use advanced exclusion monitoring — yet another example of how Valenz supports providers with the very best compliance management solutions.
As part of the Valenz Validation, Integrity and Accuracy (VIA) suite of solutions for providers, EPStaffCheck simplifies the complexity of exclusion monitoring with updated service tiers and easy-to-administer tools that address the full range of challenges facing compliance teams. Its services protect healthcare organizations from unnecessary fines and lawsuits associated with non-compliance, while also optimizing reimbursement revenue and ensuring high-quality care for members.
“Now offering four tiers of service – Basic, Professional, Enterprise and Enhanced – this fully functional e-commerce experience allows customers to conveniently find, research and purchase their appropriate EPStaffCheck service tier,” said Maurice Steenland, Chief Product Officer of Valenz. “For customers who prefer full-service support and white-glove rapid onboarding, Valenz compliance teams are readily accessible via the Enhanced tier.”
The key features of EPStaffCheck services include:
With EPStaffCheck, compliance teams are just a few clicks away from quickly and easily searching the millions of sanction records, often found in disparate databases, to avoid the costs and dangers of employing troubled providers. Whether there is a need for permission-based users, a need for single or batch searches, special state-specific licensure search needs, or the need for complete account oversight from Valenz, customers can find the exclusion monitoring solution that is the perfect fit for them.
Learn more about EPStaffCheck and the VIA Provider Solutions: valenzhealth.com/epstaffcheck-compliance-management
Stefani Voorhees Joins Vālenz® Health as Senior Vice President, People
/in Announcements, Featured, Press/by Maris PanjadaPHOENIX, Ariz. (Nov. 18, 2022) — Vālenz® Health is pleased to announce that Stefani Voorhees, SHRM-SCP, has joined the leadership team as Senior Vice President, People.
Having served in leadership positions in human resources since 2015, Voorhees brings extensive experience in developing organizational strategy, building and implementing people-focused programs, overseeing performance management, compensation and benefits strategy, compliance, and employee engagement. She also has a strong background in recruitment and talent acquisition.
“Stefani considers human resources to be the nucleus of the business and the catalyst to driving an exceptional employee experience and highly effective talent strategy. That makes her an excellent fit for the Valenz Health culture,” said Rob Gelb, Chief Executive Officer. “Stefani will play a lead role in supporting our growth strategy and optimizing our talent to help us continue to thrive through future acquisitions and expansion. She is a terrific addition to the Valenz team.”
Most recently, Voorhees served as Head of Human Resources for Companion Protect. She also held leadership roles in human resources and talent management for BranchPattern, PeopleAdmin and Modis after working in client management and financial advisory services. She received her bachelor’s degree in human resource management.
“I’m thrilled to become part of an innovative company that places a high priority on relationships, alignment, communication and employee engagement,” Voorhees said. “People are every company’s greatest asset, and you can’t separate the people decisions from the business decisions. As I strive to foster a ‘love where you work’ mentality, I’m looking forward to the opportunity to support, develop and engage with all the great talent at Valenz.”
For more information about the Valenz executive team, visit valenzhealth.com/about/leadership.
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 claim reimbursement and payment validity, integrity and accuracy, as well as 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.