Kelly J. Champ

Kelly Champ is Vice President of Network Strategy and Innovation. He joined Optum in February of 2011 as the Northeast Regional Vice President of Network Services. In that role, Kelly was responsible for coordinating all recruitment, contracting, and provider services for a network of over 40,000 providers, and 900 behavioral health facilities assuring members have access to quality providers and a broad continuum of care. In Kelly’s current role, he facilitates innovative network programs to address member access needs and increase provider engagement such as: telehealth implementation, medical-behavioral integration and pay for value programs. As a result Optum is a recognized leader in payment reform that aligns incentives to improve member outcomes. Using his background in business management and health care analytics, Kelly entered the managed health care field 25 years ago. He has worked in a variety of capacities including network contracting and analytics, provider service, and product development in local, regional and national organizations. Prior to Optum, Kelly gained valuable managed care leadership experience through roles at TouchpointHealth Planand other national health insurance companies.