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Raj Kadam, MBA
SVP, Health Plan Operations & CIO | 2024 CIO 100 Winner
Raj Kadam is a seasoned healthcare management professional currently serving as the SVP of Health Plan Operations and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at LIBERTY Dental Plan, based in Irvine, California.1 He assumed this role in April 2023, focusing on claims operations, configuration, technology, and security.1
Career Progression
Kadam's career in the healthcare industry spans over two decades, with significant experience in technology and healthcare management:
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LIBERTY Dental Plan:
- SVP, Health Plan Operations & CIO (April 2023 - Present)
- Chief Information Officer (November 2021 - Present)
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Conduent:
- CIO for Healthcare (October 2018 - November 2021)
- Chief Technology Officer for Healthcare Payer (January 2017 - October 2018)
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Xerox:
- Vice President - Technology & Strategy (2013 - December 2016)
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Molina Healthcare Inc.:
- Director - IT, Enterprise Healthcare Applications (2011 - 2013)
- Manager - IT, Server Infrastructure (2009 - 2011)
- Manager - IT, Innovative Application Development (2007 - 2009)
Education and Skills
Raj Kadam holds an MBA from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business.1 He is bilingual, with native or bilingual proficiency in both Hindi and English.1
Professional Focus
Throughout his career, Kadam has demonstrated expertise in:
- Healthcare technology management
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Product portfolio management
- Business acquisitions and due diligence
- SOX compliance
- Managed care systems
At LIBERTY Dental Plan, Kadam is responsible for overseeing health plan operations and leading the company's technology initiatives, with a focus on growth and innovation in healthcare management.12