Craig Foster

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Healthcare Strategy Executive @ Elevance Health
United States
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About Craig Foster

15+ years in executive leadership and operations with a mission to improve the Healthcare ecosystem.20+ years enterprise growth supporting transparency, consumerism and value-based care.Surpassed enterprise sales > 8M total covered lives serving the Fortune 500 and middle market. Experienced sales leadership and distribution strategy to healthplans, employers, aggregators and providers is the key to explosive growth. Successfully supported (4) Start Ups to IPO including: i2 Technologies 1996, Lawson Software 2001, Radiant Systems 2002 and Castlight Health in 2014. M&A exit to acquisition for Teladoc-Advance Medical in 2018 and at PCI as President structured our buy out in 2010. Provided growth leadership from the Series A to D for Vida Health from $12M to $63M and led commercial re-launch with 7wire Ventures of Vivante Health in March 2022. Seasoned growth leader for healthcare in finance, distribution, business development, channel management, legal, marketing and client success. Excellent collaborator with ELT for unparalleled sales leadership and building a culture of success. Understanding the complex relationships between Payers, Providers and the Employer ecosystem is imperative. Timing and prioritization of resources are the key to sustained growth. Specialties: Culture and Leadership principles, Data Analytics, Complex Tolerance Pricing, Strategy, Legal and Compliance, Healthcare reimbursement and RCM, Value Based Care including Chronic/DM, Mental Health, Expert Medical Opinion, TDS, AI & Machine Learning, Healthcare Reform (ACA, CAA) supporting explosive commercial growth via increased precision, quality and cost effectiveness.

Craig Foster's Current Company Details
Elevance Health

Elevance Health

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Healthcare Strategy Executive
United States
Craig Foster Work Experience Details
  • Elevance Health
    Healthcare Strategy Executive
    Elevance Health
    United States
  • Quantum Services Group, Llc.
    President
    Quantum Services Group, Llc. Mar 2010 - Present
    Atlanta, Georgia, Us
    Quantum Services Group is a consulting organization supporting the Enterprise Health and Welfare industrial complex. Craig created QSG for the purpose of supporting a more efficient domestic Healthcare Ecosystem that will increase accountable, transparent, value-based care. QSG enables Craig to advise companies for the purpose of reaching Employers, Payers, PBM's, Brokers and Consultants with the solutions and vision necessary to bring positive change.
  • Bastion Health
    Svp Of Sales And Commercialization
    Bastion Health Jun 2023 - Sep 2024
    Farmington, Connecticut, Us
    Bastion Health is the first U.S. Men's Specialty Health Clinic. Building upon our 50 state network of Urologists, Bastion provides consumption-based, value-based care solving the problem of limited access, convenience, cost and privacy. By providing at-home testing, virtual specialty consultation, treatment, and care navigation, employers lower the cost of care while increasing engagement of their male population. In 18 months we grew Bastion's pipeline with 78 NBO employers, Mercer and many aggregator partnerships.
  • Icon Health
    Member Of The Board Of Advisors
    Icon Health Mar 2021 - Jun 2024
    New Haven, Connecticut, Us
    Icon Health is a Series A MSK Managed Care and Virtual Care start up based in Stamford, CT. Craig worked with the CEO and COO as a Commercial advisor. Icon has graduated from the EHIR Academy and is challenging the Status quo too support higher quality end to end MSK care.
  • Wisdo Health
    Board Advisor - Sales And Growth
    Wisdo Health Aug 2023 - Jan 2024
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Wisdo Health
    Chief Revenue Officer
    Wisdo Health Oct 2022 - Jul 2023
    New York, Ny, Us
    Wisdo is developing evidence-based solutions enabling peer support, creating community and improving social health. As Chief Revenue Officer, I lead Sales and Commercial for Wisdo Health, an award-winning social health and clinical referral platform that addresses the adverse consequences of social isolation and loneliness on the mental and physical health of 119 million Americans (62% of your employee population according to Cigna). Wisdo guarantees clinical results for proven ROI. Our Digital Peer Support platform results provide $1,254 in annual cost savings and retains 42% engagement at month 12. Clinical outcomes include:18% reduction in overall loneliness scores (UCLA3)34% reduction in depression23% reduction in Anxiety19% reduction in Alcohol consumption22% reduction in the number of unhealthy days (HRQOL)
  • Cylinder
    Svp Commercial Leader
    Cylinder Jun 2021 - Nov 2022
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Hired away from Vida to Vivante Health as Commercial leader relaunching in March of 2022 with 7Wire Ventures to serve 68M patients with Digestive Health conditions. Craig consistently led the Commercial team past ALL quota and distribution targets. Results: at 6 months Craig quadrupled BoB TCL's while restructuring all aspects of the commercial strategy for Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Client Success, Legal, Budget and FP&A. 2nd FY: Achieved 400% growth closing Walmart, adding seven F500 customers. Craig increased distribution via National Health Plans, TPA's, ASO Employers, IMO's and Purchasing Coalitions.
  • Vida Health, Inc.
    Senior Vice President Of National Sales
    Vida Health, Inc. Mar 2019 - Jun 2021
    San Francisco, California, Us
    As SVP, Craig led National Sales for Vida Health, taking our team from a Series A to D ($188mm) company within the competitive landscape of virtual therapeutics. He led Vida in crafting their GTM strategy supporting "Whole Health" integrated delivery for chronic physical and mental health conditions. This structure enabled Vida to win in the market of mostly Point Solutions and paved the way to integrated data and care. Responsibilities included National Sales, Business Development, Partnerships, Payer distribution and Consultant channel development.Outcome: Craig's team doubled in size and grew sales 300% YOY increasing to over 2.5M TCL's from 2019 to 2021.
  • Vida Health, Inc.
    Vice President Of Sales
    Vida Health, Inc. Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Joined Randy Forman (ex Livongo/Teladoc) to change the game from “point solutions “ to interoperability and holistic care delivery 3 years before the market moved in this direction.
  • Advance Medical, Inc.
    Vp Of Business Development (Us Sales Leader)
    Advance Medical, Inc. Mar 2016 - Jul 2018
    Westwood, Ma, Us
    Advance Medical is a global health services provider of physician-driven expert services and consumer decision support to employees.My role as Senior Sales Executive was to support national sales and business development for Self-Funded employers, Consultants, Brokers and Health Plans reporting to the GM/America's leader and CEO based in Barcelona, SP. Outcome: After the departure of our SVP of Sales in 2017, Craig led the team towards increasing sales to 188% YOY and revenue to $78mm. This culminated with a $362M acquisition by Teladoc, in July 2018.
  • Fair Health, Inc.
    National Sales Executive: Data Mining And Value Based Care Initiatives
    Fair Health, Inc. Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
    New York, Ny, Us
    Craig was hired to lead National Sales at FAIR Health (formerly Ingenix), a national, independent, not-for-profit corporation who provides health claims based data supporting fee schedules and UCR benchmarks. FAIR Health data and analytics support: medical and dental providers, health plans, policymakers, insurers, bill reviewers and administrators, healthcare transparency platforms, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and consultants. At FAIR Health He helped restructure the commercial team to support the ACA and the various states Health Information Exchange initiatives. During this time, our healthcare benchmark data was sold to 60 National Carriers and TPA's with over 19 Billion Claims representing 75% of the privately insured population enabling greater transparency for cost and frequency of care that support numerous HCIT platforms.
  • Castlight Health
    National Channels Director
    Castlight Health Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Promoted to National Channels Director developing strategic business relationships. Craig built lasting national business relationships for leading health & welfare consulting organizations across the United States. We help our partner's and clients create consumerism in the organization to improve population health while driving down costs brought on by the "fee for service" domestic healthcare system. Working with Providers, Consultants, Technology partners, Carriers and TPA's my role is to align with the Healthcare Ecosystem nationally. After a market leading IPO in March of 2014, Craig left to pursue digital healthcare opportunities within the enterprise marketplace.
  • Castlight Health
    Mid Market Sales Leader
    Castlight Health Apr 2012 - Dec 2013
    San Francisco, California, Us
    Led Castlight Health for 2013 sales as the #3 producer of NBO contracts on a team of >50 other sales professionals.Founded in 2008, Castlight Health delivers the solution to enable employers and health plans to lower the cost of health care and provide individuals unbiased pricing and quality information to make smart health care purchase decisions. Named #1 on The Wall Street Journal’s list of “The Top 50 Venture-Backed Companies” for 2011, Castlight is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by prominent investors including Venrock, Oak Investment Partners, Maverick Capital, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Wellcome Trust, Cleveland Clinic, and U.S. Venture Partners.
  • Personal Communications Inc.
    President And Coo
    Personal Communications Inc. Jul 2002 - Mar 2011
    Co Founder and leader for all aspects of this National Benefits Enrollment Technology company. Craig led all aspects of operations, business development, partnerships, technology and commercial growth. Working with Marshberry Assoc. Craig led all market acquisition activities with Mercer, WFIS, and AJ Gallagher. Began as an advisor to the CEO and Board, becoming SVP of Sales in 2002. Earned a 40% partner equity position and promoted to President and COO in 2003 by providing substantial improvements to the business. Lead for all Merger, Acquisitions, Channel Partnership, Business Development and Sales functions growing to a highest level run rate of $26MM. Managed a group of 4 direct manager reports and oversight of over 75 employees and contractors in 26 states. Served such clients at Steinmart, Bi-Lo, SEG, Kaleida Health, Kroger and the Ahold Companies.
  • I2 Technologies
    National Account Sales Executive
    I2 Technologies Jan 1999 - Jun 2002
    Scottsdale, Arizona, Us
    Worked pre-JDA acquisition to provide Demand Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment and Supply Chain solutions Fortune 500 achieving 200% of quota. Assisted in sales and development for the WWRE and FreightMatrix SAAS platforms working with accounts such as Target, Best Buy and Michaels Stores.
  • Lawson Software
    National Account Executive
    Lawson Software 1993 - 1998
    New York, Ny, Us
    Sales leader for Enterprise Resource Planning solutions including Financials, Procurement, Human Capital Management and Business Process Intelligence to the Russell 2000 marketplace. Sold the largest company software license since inception to The Home Depot. Led Lawson's global sales force as the #6 producer of over 100 sales professionals.

Craig Foster Skills

Saas Business Development Strategic Partnerships Leadership Enterprise Software Start Ups Strategy Sales Sales Management Sales Operations Account Management Crm Consulting Strategic Planning Solution Selling Program Management Mergers And Acquisitions Leadership Development Talent Management Business Intelligence Customer Relationship Management Sales Process B2b Process Improvement Mobile Devices Software As A Service Business Process Improvement Talent Assessment Entrepreneurship Corporate Wellness Digital Signage Mobile Technology Healthcare Information Technology New Business Development

Craig Foster Education Details

  • Texas Tech University - Rawls College Of Business
    Texas Tech University - Rawls College Of Business
    Marketing/Management

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Craig Foster attended Texas Tech University - Rawls College Of Business.

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