Santosh is a a multi-skilled and certified Project Management Professional (PMP), healthcare evangelist, and independent researcher, he has an exemplary track record in managing complex IT projects across diverse platforms. With a solid background in healthcare and a proven history in program and portfolio management, he brings a unique blend of expertise and leadership to his role. His extensive experience as a leader in the healthcare sector has honed his ability to evaluate complex projects critically, ensuring that innovation and efficiency are recognized and rewarded. As a seasoned researcher and writer, Santosh possesses the analytical skills necessary to assess the depth and impact of submissions, ensuring a thorough and informed judgment process.
As an Agile Project Manager, he is committed to promoting excellence and adaptability in project management, making me adept at identifying projects that embody these principles. His volunteer experiences have provided him with a profound understanding of diverse perspectives, enriching his ability to judge with fairness and empathy. As a technology evangelist with a strong foundation in analytics and cloud technologies, he is well-equipped to appreciate and evaluate the integration of cutting-edge technologies in healthcare solutions. His role has always been to champion innovation and guide teams toward achieving exceptional outcomes, skills that are essential for his role. His commitment to excellence, combined with a broad skill set in healthcare technology and management, makes him an ideal candidate for esteemed judging roles, where he is eager to contribute to identifying and promoting groundbreaking achievements in the field.
I have served as a judge for the MIT 100K Program and as a review board member for numerous international publications. With over 20 years of experience providing information technology solutions in healthcare, healthcare insurance, pharmacy benefit management (PBM), retail, and manufacturing industries, and 15+ years in project management and leadership focusing on healthcare IT projects and products, my expertise is extensive. He has been a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) since 2009 and has over 15 years of hands-on experience in management consulting. Since 2020, he has been an IEEE Senior Member, contributing as a reviewer assessing the profiles of other IEEE members for the Senior Member Title. Additionally, he is an honorable lifetime member of the Sigma Beta Delta (SBD) organization, recognized for high academic achievement and commitment to a life of wisdom, honor, and aspirations.
Santosh is a member of the Advisory Board of Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas, and has served as a secretary at a non-profit organization during 2022-23, with continued involvement as a committee member since 2020. This commitment reflects his belief in the importance of giving back and fostering positive change beyond the workplace. His 12+ years of broad experience in building healthcare enterprise applications, including care management software, EHR, EMR, medical billing, practice management software, patient/member and provider portals, healthcare data warehouses, data analytics, and biometric device integration platforms, further solidify my expertise.
With 15+ years of strong functional experience in US healthcare, covering the continuum of care, medical billing functions, NCQA, HIPAA, PHI, HEDIS, PQRS, meaningful use, medical and pharmacy claims, X12 EDI standards, HL7, healthcare reform/ACA, InterQual, and MCG for evidence-based research, he has a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s intricacies.
In terms of education and certifications, he holds a Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) from Pune University (1998), India, a C-DAC’s Diploma in Advanced Computing (DAC) Certification from MET’s IIT Bandra, Mumbai, India (Jan 1999), and a Master of Science in Business Analytics/Data Science (online) from Grand Canyon University (GCU), Arizona, 2020. He also completed Health IT professional certification, HIPAA workforce certified professional certification, and basics of Scrum, Agile, and project delivery certification.
Professionally, he worked in both the USA and India with esteemed organizations such as Anthem Inc (now Elevance Health)/CarelonRX (now IngenioRx) as a Project Delivery Manager for four years, CVS Health as a Project Manager for two years, Emblem Health as an Enterprise Project Manager for one year, Veridicus Health (now Magellan Health Services) as a Senior Project Manager for one year, Saicle One Solutions (now Sai Systems) as a Senior Program Manager for two years, Catamaran (now United Health) as a Project Director and Manager for 1.5 years, and Sai Softek Services (General Motors, ECI, CAQH, GSA) in multiple roles for ten years. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive skill set and a deep understanding of the healthcare IT landscape, making me a valuable asset in any capacity
Santosh Deshmukh’s journey exemplifies the transformative power of project management in healthcare IT. Through his expertise and leadership, he continues to revolutionize the industry, paving the way for enhanced patient care and organizational excellence. As healthcare IT evolves, Santosh’s insights remain invaluable in navigating the ever-changing landscape with precision and foresight.
