Alpine Physician Partners equips physicians with the services, technology, and human capital resources tailored to the care of seniors and vulnerable populations.
With Alpine, physicians are supported by a community of peers who are leading the way in today’s changing healthcare environment. By playing an integral part in a larger population health effort, Alpine physicians become champions of healthcare transformation and are empowered to make an even greater impact on the lives of patients.
From better practice management for our physician partners to world-class care for their patients.
Our healthcare system is more complicated, more regulated, and more administratively burdensome than ever before. All the while, consumer expectations are rising and technological innovations are occurring at an exponential pace. All of these factors are creating a burden on physicians, who are spending more time in front of screens and on administrative tasks, and less and less time with their patients in the actual practice of medicine.
Alpine is here to solve the key access, quality, and cost challenges facing physicians. We have created a delivery model that utilizes a blend of human encounters and interdisciplinary collaboration, and provides a best-in-class administrative infrastructure powered by state-of-the-art technology designed by and for physicians.
It adds up to a holistic approach to meet the modern physician’s needs, which in turn ensures a holistic approach to patient care. Alpine’s full-circle model has proven instrumental in bringing the physician – and the patient – back to the joy of practice.
We have the experience and passion to be the leading growth platform for integrated, coordinated care for the Medicare and Medicare Advantage population.
Chris has led multiple multi-billion-dollar Medicare Advantage and Medicaid organizations. He was most recently CEO of SCAN Health Plan. Under Chris' leadership, SCAN became the fastest-growing non-Kaiser plan in Southern California, consistently posting best-in-class quality outcomes. Prior to SCAN, Chris was the National Chief Operating Officer for HealthCare Partners Medical Group.
Chris was recently awarded the Special Needs Plan Alliance 2021 Humanitarian Award for contributions to the science of frail seniors.
An experienced financial leader in the healthcare industry, Ted joins Alpine from Agilon Health, a leading physician group enablement organization. As Agilon’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer, he led the development of the finance and accounting infrastructure through its expansion to over $2 billion in revenue, and was instrumental in leading Agilon through its April 2021 initial public offering.
Ted previously served as CFO at Landmark Health, a provider of health care services to chronically ill patients, as well in various finance executive roles at DaVita / HealthCare Partners, most recently as CFO of DaVita Medical Group. Ted began his career at Ernst & Young LLP, and is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley.
Olivia has more than a decade of experience in healthcare as an investor, operator, and partner to leading management teams. Prior to Alpine Physician Partners, she was a Vice President at Summit Partners, where she focused on the provider services sector.
Olivia has a BA in English Literature with High Honors from Princeton University.
A highly experienced clinical leader and physician with extensive knowledge of value-based care, Chan Chuang, M.D., joins Alpine Physician Partners from Envision Healthcare, where he served as Chief Medical Officer and Medical Group President. Dr. Chuang also served as the Chief Clinical Officer for California-based OptumCare and DaVita Medical Group. He held several leadership positions within the organization, including Chief Medical Officer of HealthCare Partners, California.
Dr. Chuang is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego, and completed his residency, chief residency and fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Chuang also served as Chief of the Department of Medicine and Member of the Medical Executive Committee at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in California.
Catherine’s passion for HR transformation drives her ability to create differentiating cultures and support rapid growth. She has more than 25 years of experience as a senior human resources executive at leading healthcare organizations, including Optum, DaVita Medical Group, and HealthCare Partners Medical Group.
Catherine holds a master’s degree in Industrial Social Work from the University of Southern California.
Andrew has more than 15 years of investing experience, with a focus on healthcare services and value-based care. Prior to Alpine, Andrew was on the healthcare growth equity team at Summit Partners sourcing, executing, and supporting leading healthcare organizations. Andrew previously served on the healthcare corporate credit team at Guggenheim Partners investing in both private and public healthcare companies.
Andrew holds a BA in Economics and Math from Bowdoin College and is a CFA Charterholder.
With more than 20 years of IT experience in the healthcare provider and payer industries, Karen has helped lead healthcare transformation into the digital age. She enables growth through developing and leading all aspects of Information & Technology, from strategy to execution.
Prior to joining Alpine, Karen was Chief Technology Officer at Blue Shield of California. She earned her Ph.D. in Physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Ken was appointed as President and CEO of Physician Health Partners in 2010. He has extensive financial and leadership experience in the healthcare industry and is passionate about access for the Medicare and Medicaid populations.
Dr. Wald is a former senior physician executive with HealthCare Partners Medical Group and Providence Health California. He was also founding CEO of Physician Associates IPA. Dr. Wald is currently a consulting Medical Director of the California Quality Collaborative.
A highly experienced clinical leader and physician with extensive knowledge of value-based care, Chan Chuang, M.D., joins Alpine Physician Partners from Envision Healthcare, where he served as Chief Medical Officer and Medical Group President. Dr. Chuang also served as the Chief Clinical Officer for California-based OptumCare and DaVita Medical Group. He held several leadership positions within the organization, including Chief Medical Officer of HealthCare Partners, California.
Dr. Chuang is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego, and completed his residency, chief residency and fellowship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Chuang also served as Chief of the Department of Medicine and Member of the Medical Executive Committee at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in California.
With more than 20 years of IT experience in the healthcare provider and payer industries, Karen has helped lead healthcare transformation into the digital age. She enables growth through developing and leading all aspects of Information & Technology, from strategy to execution.
Prior to joining Alpine, Karen was Chief Technology Officer at Blue Shield of California. She earned her Ph.D. in Physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Ken was appointed as President and CEO of Physician Health Partners in 2010. He has extensive financial and leadership experience in the healthcare industry and is passionate about access for the Medicare and Medicaid populations.
Dr. Wald is a former senior physician executive with HealthCare Partners Medical Group and Providence Health California. He was also founding CEO of Physician Associates IPA. Dr. Wald is currently a consulting Medical Director of the California Quality Collaborative.