Dr. Lisa Schaffner

Managing Director ,

Strategy, Data and Analytics, and Board Advisory

Lisa is an execution-oriented healthcare strategist and expert in data, analytics, and AI with over 30 years of experience driving performance and savings at healthcare payers, providers, systems, and enablers. She has generated a $2B+ in revenue growth, medical and pharmacy cost savings, and administrative efficiencies by transforming data and analytics assets into actionable insights that impact the Quintuple Aim and bottom line.

Lisa specializes in bridging the gap between business and technology teams, leveraging her deep expertise to translate complex healthcare challenges into innovative, data-driven solutions. She has held senior roles at organizations like Vytalize Health, where she generated $75M+ in medical cost savings, and Highmark Health, where she developed analytics strategies driving $300M+ in margin improvement.

Lisa earned a PhD in Health Services Research and Policy from the Johns Hopkins University and certifications in data leadership from Carnegie Mellon University, underscoring her dedication to advancing healthcare innovation.

Areas of Expertise

Analytics and AI Strategy and Innovation

Clinical Program Design and Operations

Data

Data Governance

Data Literacy

Data Management

Go-To Market Strategy

Management and Improvement

Medical Economics

Performance Measurement

Population Health Management

Program Evaluation and Research

Risk Adjustment

ROI Valuation

Strategic Planning

Transformational Leadership

Value-Based Care

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