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Michael Lutz
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Managing Director
Michael Lutz applies his background in plan strategy and operations to help clients anticipate changes in state and federal regulations and ensure compliance across all lines of business.
In recent projects, Michael has helped Medicare Advantage plans identify opportunities to improve their risk-adjustment and reporting processes (e.g., by submitting supplemental data from electronic health records to ensure compliance and reimbursement) and advised health plans on strategies for expanding enrollment across lines of business, for example, by identifying additional sales channels and developing advertising campaigns.
Before joining Avalere, Michael held operational roles at several health plans including Cigna HealthSpring and Independence Blue Cross, where he led various strategy and operations projects in support of health plan launches and health services initiatives.
Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Dickinson College and a Master’s of Business Administration in risk management and insurance from Temple University’s Fox School of Business.