Alex Blum

Alex Blum is the Chief Partnership Officer at Galileo. Alex has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on strategic partnerships, disease & care management, quality assurance, and utilization review.

Blum began their career as a medical doctor, serving as the Chief Medical Officer at Evergreen Health Co-op from 2013 to 2016. Alex then transitioned into the role of Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at Aledade, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. In their most recent role as Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at Ready Responders, Blum oversaw the development and implementation of the strategic plan for disease & care management, including database development, outcomes analysis, case management, and population management. Alex also managed and oversaw the Quality Assurance Program, including responsibility to oversee NCQA accreditation, the Quality Work Plan, and Quality Program Description. Additionally, Blum chaired the Quality Improvement Committee and the Provider Advisory & Credentialing Committee.

Blum has been instrumental in developing partnerships with managed care entities and providers to improve patient outcomes. Alex is a strong advocate for evidence-based medicine and quality improvement initiatives.

Alex Blum's educational career includes a MPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a Health Services Research Fellowship from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a Pediatric residency from University of California, Los Angeles, an MD from Howard University College of Medicine, a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Tufts University, and High School from The Blake School.

Alex Blum reports to Tom Lee, Founder & CEO. Some of their coworkers include Robin Tam - Chief Development Officer, Brad Taylor - CTO, and Paul M. Cohen - COO. A direct report to Alex Blum is and Jen Hajj - Head of Partnerships.