Thomas Tsang, MD, MPH

Thomas Tsang, MD, MPH is a highly accomplished healthcare professional with extensive experience in various aspects of the healthcare industry. He recently joined the Board of Directors at the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).34

Professional Background

Dr. Tsang is currently the Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Valera Health, a venture capital-backed mental health company that he initially served as the founding CEO.1 Valera Health provides high-quality behavioral health services for patients across the severity spectrum, from depression to schizophrenia, and is in-network for over 90 million covered lives.1

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Dr. Tsang has held several notable positions:

• Chief Medical Officer at Healthcare Services and Solutions, a Merck subsidiary13
• Member of the legislative team that crafted the Affordable Care Act on the Committee on Ways and Means1
• Medical Director at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology under the Obama administration1
• Chief Medical Officer at Charles B. Wang Community Health Center2
• Board member for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City2

Expertise and Contributions

Dr. Tsang's expertise spans various areas, including:

• Practice transformation
• Clinical delivery system reform
• Quality improvement
• Health information technology
• Behavioral health delivery models
• Data analytics and technology in healthcare

He has made significant contributions to healthcare policy and technology implementation, including the development of ACO regulations and a national framework for using health information technology to improve care coordination and quality.1

Education

Dr. Tsang's educational background includes:

• MPH from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
• Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency at Montefiore Medical Center
• BS/MD 7-year program at Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine/CUNY

With his diverse experience and expertise, Dr. Thomas Tsang continues to make significant contributions to the healthcare industry, particularly in the areas of behavioral health and healthcare technology integration.