With over 30 years of experience as a senior healthcare executive, Eric E. Schmitz is a proven leader with a track record of driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and financial performance across multibillion-dollar organizations. His expertise spans leadership roles in provider contracting, healthcare reimbursement models, financial strategy, and the successful execution of business transformations in both domestic and international markets.

Eric’s career highlights include serving as Vice President of Payer Relations at Exact Sciences, where he led market access strategies and developed key relationships to support the launch of groundbreaking liquid biopsy cancer detection technology. He has a deep background in value-based care, having created national contracting templates and driven successful provider engagement strategies at Humana and Magellan Health.

Known for his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, Eric has developed innovative approaches to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement models, network adequacy, and cost of care management. His leadership has consistently delivered financial improvements, including a $70 million cost savings through innovative contracting strategies and a 10% operational cost reduction at Magellan Health.

Eric’s international experience as Chief Financial Officer for Anthem’s International Strategy and Markets division further underscores his ability to lead high-level financial and operational strategies on a global scale. Throughout his career, he has successfully built and led teams, executed turnaround initiatives, and advised on mergers and acquisitions.

As a Certified Public Accountant and co-founder of DSTAGE, INC., Eric brings a unique blend of financial acumen, healthcare expertise, and executive leadership to every role he takes on. He is passionate about helping organizations improve operational efficiencies, enhance provider relationships, and achieve sustainable growth in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape.