Darin Gordon

Darin Gordon is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience in public health care finance, policy, and operations.23 He is a Founding Partner at Speire Healthcare Strategies, a boutique consulting firm based in Nashville, Tennessee.13

Career Highlights

• Founding Partner at Speire Healthcare Strategies (May 2017 - Present)3
• President and CEO of Gordon & Associates, LLC (July 2016 - Present)3
• Director/CEO of Health Care Finance & Administration, including TennCare (July 2006 - July 2016)3
• Chief Financial Officer of TennCare (July 2004 - June 2006)3

Expertise and Contributions

Gordon is nationally recognized for his expertise in state health insurance programs, particularly Medicaid.2 He has:

• Led TennCare, an $11 billion health care enterprise serving over 1.5 million Tennesseans2
• Maintained record low cost trends while achieving 95% patient satisfaction scores2
• Implemented innovative managed care and payment and delivery system reforms2
• Consulted with over 35 states on healthcare policy and innovation2
• Served as Vice-President and President of the National Association of Medicaid Directors2

Current Roles and Affiliations

• Commissioner for the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC)2
• Board member for several healthcare companies, including Addus Homecare and Unified Care Group24
• Member of the Cressey & Company Distinguished Executives Council2
• Advisor for Imagine Health and myNEXUS2

Education and Achievements

• BS from Middle Tennessee State University2
• Fellow of the Medicaid Leadership Institute2
• Member of the inaugural class of the Nashville Health Care Council Fellows program2

Darin Gordon's extensive experience and leadership in healthcare policy and administration make him a valuable asset in the healthcare consulting industry.123