Shukai Zhang provides strategic and operational recommendations to health plan and provider clients.
With experience in process improvement and value-based care, he advises clients on increasing performance, retention, quality, and competitiveness.
Shukai previously interned at AIM Specialty Health of Anthem Inc., where he conducted competitive analysis, analyzed website and social media strategies, developed an imaging cost model, and contributed to the EMR integration process and development of level of care scorecard for specialty pharmacy.
Shukai holds an MPH in health management and policy from the University of Michigan and BAs in business and health science with minors in economics and philosophy from Brandeis University.
Authored Content
CMS’s new Medicaid and CHIP managed care rule will impact wait time standards, In Lieu of Service and Setting usage, and quality rating.
The first installment of our Health Plans series explains how plans can evolve their approaches to provider contracting and utilization management for the future.
The Health Systems Transformation Research Coordinating Center aims to change how research is generated, funded, and used to transform health systems in promotion of broader health equity for Medicaid-eligible individuals.
While the HEDIS® collection season lasts for a limited time, the focus on initiatives that impact HEDIS results is a year-round priority. The period between submission and HEDIS season ramp-up, known as the “off-season,” offers an opportunity for health plans to elevate the member experience, amplify quality improvement activities, and improve HEDIS submission effectiveness.