Overview
Patricia Deferio serves as Vice President of Upstate NY at VNS Health [1][3]. Deferio brings experience in provider and facility relations management, behavioral health network development, and healthcare executive roles [2]. Prior positions include Vice President of Network Contracting and Provider Experience at CareCentrix from November 2021 to July 2023 [4][5], and Vice President of Network Management, Professional Relations and Behavioral Health at MVP from July 2010 to August 2021 [6]. Earlier career roles included Regional Network Director-West at MVP Health Care from October 2006 to July 2010 [7] and Contract Manager at SUNY Upstate Medical University from November 1991 to December 2006 [8]. Deferio holds a degree in Spanish Language and Literature from State University of New York at Oswego [10].
Profile introduction
Highly motivated and results oriented, Provider and Facility Relations Management, Behavioral Health Network Development, and Healthcare and Insurance Executive. Expertise in provider relationships with successful networking and recruitment achievements. Corporate strategy experience. Ability to take a project from start to finish independently. Expertise in team building and motivational and personal development. Firm knowledge of provider negotiations, operations, and finance with 15 years of experience working in a hospital setting. Industry knowledge of medical and behavioral health best…
Career history
- Vice President of Upstate NYFeb 2024 to presentVNS Health
- Vice President of Network Contracting, Provider ExperienceNov 2021 to Jul 2023CareCentrix
- Vice President of Provider Network ExperienceNov 2021 to Jul 2023CareCentrix
- VP of Network Management, Professional Relations and Behavioral HealthJul 2010 to Aug 2021MVP
- Regional Network Director-WestOct 2006 to Jul 2010MVP Health Care
- Contract ManagerNov 1991 to Dec 2006SUNY Upstate Medical University
Education
- Regents at Liverpool High School
- Spanish Language and Literature at State University of New York at Oswego
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