Bringing over 25 years of financial expertise
in healthcare, Chris will help guide the organization's growth so
CAQH can continue to make healthcare work better.
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CAQH is pleased
to announce the appointment of Chris
Schaefer as the new Chief Financial Officer. Chris will also
serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. In his new
role, Chris will be responsible for directing the organization's
financial strategies and leading the finance and legal teams.
CAQH is pleased to announce the appointment
of Chris Schaefer as the new Chief
Financial Officer.
With over twenty-five years of extensive experience in finance
within the healthcare sector, Chris has demonstrated a profound
ability to drive growth and enhance performance. His previous roles
have seen him at the helm of corporate development, investment
banking, and mergers and acquisitions, significantly expanding
business capacities and revenues.
"Chris's expertise and deep understanding of the financial
dynamics in healthcare are crucial to CAQH as we enhance our impact
and extend our reach," said Sarah
Ahmad, CEO of CAQH. "We are excited to have him guiding our
financial strategies as we work to simplify the business-side of
healthcare."
Chris's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from
Harvard University and a Master of
Business Administration from the Stern School
of Business at New York University, where he refined his
skills in financial planning and business development. His approach
combines rigorous standards with innovative practices, aimed at
supporting superior organizational performance.
"I am thrilled to join CAQH and contribute to an organization
that not only leads in making healthcare work better but also
resonates deeply with my personal mission," said Chris Schaefer, newly appointed CFO. "I look
forward to driving our financial strategies to support this
critical work."
Chris will partner closely with CEO Sarah Ahmad and other members of the executive
leadership team to build upon the success CAQH has earned as one of
the most widely used and trusted sources of provider and member
data solutions in the U.S., enriching the work of all healthcare
stakeholders in new and innovative ways.
About CAQH
CAQH is a leading organization focused on aligning the
healthcare ecosystem around essential solutions, creating a more
connected and less costly experience for all. For more than 20
years, CAQH has partnered with millions of providers, thousands of
health plans, state Medicaid agencies, and leading healthcare
stakeholders who leverage the organization's solutions, operating
rules, and insights to connect and exchange data every day as a
part of the business of healthcare. Learn more at CAQH.org.
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