Empowering Health Innovations: Yasmine Winkler’s Visionary Leadership in Healthcare
Meet Yasmine Winkler, a seasoned executive in the health insurance industry, whose dynamic approach to healthcare innovation and leadership at UnitedHealthcare Community & State has positioned her as a key influencer in reshaping healthcare access and quality.
Raised in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood by Cuban immigrant parents, Yasmine Winkler overcame early language barriers and socioeconomic challenges fueled by her family’s deep belief in the transformative power of education. She holds a BA in English and Environmental Studies from Northeastern Illinois University and an MS in Health Care Delivery Science from Dartmouth College.
Yasmine’s distinguished career spans over three decades, with key roles at BlueCross BlueShield and UnitedHealth Group. At UnitedHealthcare, she served as the CEO of the Central Region for Community & State, overseeing a region with over $12 billion in revenues. Her strategic insights have driven substantial growth and efficiency in delivering healthcare services, particularly in Medicaid and SNP businesses. She implemented the UnitedHealth Group Innovation Forum, launched the Health4Me mobile app, and led numerous digital marketing initiatives to enhance consumer engagement.
Healthcare is not just about managing illness; it’s about enhancing life quality.
Her vision extends beyond traditional healthcare paradigms to include technological advancements that improve patient and provider experiences.
Accomplishments:
- Deep Payor Experience: An experienced health payor leader with an extensive network and 35 years of knowledge encompassing Organizational Change Management, Strategy Development, Payor and Provider Reimbursement, and Government Contracting.
- P&L Management and Domestic Markets: Former CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s largest Community & State region, with over $12 billion in revenues.
- New Product Development: Implemented the UnitedHealth Group Innovation Forum, adopting Human Centered Design principles and establishing NPS metrics.
- Innovation: Launched and led UnitedHealthcare’s Consumer Office, Innovation Center of Excellence, and the enterprise-wide Innovation Council.
- Digital Marketing: Launched multiple products and digital tools, including the Health4Me app, to maintain competitiveness and improve consumer engagement.
- Strategic and Operational Planning: Directed multiple change management initiatives utilizing LEAN and Six Sigma principles.
- Organizational Development and Cultural Reshaping: Established the first Diversity and Inclusion focus at UnitedHealthcare, developing relationships with small minority and women-owned businesses.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Led the development of the D&I strategy for UHC’s Medicaid division.
Awards:
- Named as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Latinas, Latino Leader’s Magazine, 2020
- Notable Women in Healthcare in Chicago, Crains Chicago Business, June 2018
- Top 10 Líderes, Yasmine Winkler: The Evolutionary, Hispanic Executive, 2016
The 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Corporate America, Fortune, 2017, 2018
Recognized as one of Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Latinas, Yasmine’s leadership has been instrumental in driving significant changes in healthcare delivery. Her accolades underscore her impact in corporate America and her commitment to elevating healthcare standards.
Yasmine Winkler exemplifies the spirit of innovation and leadership that characterizes Angeles Investors. Her journey from Chicago to corporate America reflects our ethos of empowering leaders to make a lasting impact on their industries and communities.
As an active member of Angeles Investors, Yasmine brings her extensive expertise in healthcare management and policy, offering invaluable perspectives on healthcare investment and innovation. Her involvement enriches our community’s understanding of the healthcare sector’s evolving landscape.
Yasmine’s focus on innovation and community engagement perfectly aligns with Angeles Investors’ mission to support ventures that advance human and societal well-being, making her a vital asset to our network.
Join Angeles Investors to gain exclusive access to insights from healthcare leaders like Yasmine, networking opportunities with industry innovators, and participation in forums that discuss and shape future healthcare trends.
For more about Yasmine Winkler’s work and accomplishments, visit her profiles on LinkedIn and ALPFA.
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