Patty Stern

Patty Stern is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in healthcare management and contract negotiation. Currently serving as the Benefits Manager at Western Health Advantage since May 2020, Patty leads the deployment of new healthcare plans and oversees changes in compliance with the ACA and market demands. Previous roles include Certified Federal Contracts Manager at California Rural Indian Health Board, where responsibilities included negotiating and maintaining federal contracts, and Strategic Planning Advisor for various start-ups, focusing on strategic planning and value-based outcomes. Patty's expertise also encompasses significant positions such as Director of PBM Operations and Services at PinnacleRx Solutions, where a 40% reduction in clinical spending was achieved, and Vice President of Managed Care at H. D. Smith Third Party Network, generating annual savings exceeding $3 million. Patty holds a BS in Finance with a concentration in banking from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.