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Gary Velasquez
HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award Finalist Details
Professional TitleCEO/Founder
OrganizationCogitativo
State/ProvinceCalifornia
CountryUnited States
BioGary is a recognized healthcare executive with more than 41 years of experience in the life sciences, managed care, and specialty healthcare sectors. Mr. Velasquez' areas of broad expertise include strategic innovation, complex systems management, and novel application of new technologies. Previously, Gary served as Chief Executive Officer for one of the country's largest healthcare data management companies - Outcomes Health. He also held the role of Chief Executive Officer for Synarc, a global provider of specialized scientific services for the life sciences industry with specific focus on Alzheimer's, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis as well as other metabolic diseases. Concurrent with his tenure at Synarc, Mr. Velasquez served as an Operating Partner with SV Life Sciences, a leading international life sciences private equity firm. In addition, Gary held senior operating roles with Health Net and its subsidiaries from 1990 to 2002.