New York, NY, September 25, 2024 — Vee Healthtek, a leading provider of healthcare professional services, is pleased to announce its new CEO, Matt Michaels. Michaels is a highly accomplished executive with expertise that spans various facets of healthcare business processes, including revenue cycle management, operations, and systems optimization. His deep understanding of healthcare technologies, combined with his strong leadership and strategic vision, has consistently propelled organizations toward success.
Michaels joins Vee Healthtek from Optum Health, where he served as Senior Vice President, Physician Revenue Cycle Management from February 2020 to June 2024. In this role, he ensured operational efficiencies, streamlined processes, and spearheaded critical business development initiatives that led to unprecedented growth. Previously, Michaels worked at Accenture as a Managing Director, Conifer Health Solutions as President of Hospital Revenue Cycle Management, and Tenet Healthcare as Senior Director of Operations Planning & Strategy for Patient Financial Services. This wealth of experience has equipped him with deep domain knowledge in business process solutions for payers and providers.
Michaels’ dedication to advancing healthcare professional services makes him highly respected in the industry. His guidance will continue to drive transformative change within Vee Healthtek, accelerating market expansion and solidifying its position as a leader in the market. “It is an honor to have been appointed CEO of Vee Healthtek,” Michaels commented. This is an organization I have admired for its commitment to clients through unparallelled accuracy, quality, and technological innovation. I am excited to work alongside such a talented team to build on our successes, create more impact for our clients, and continue to deliver exceptional value. Together, I am confident that we will achieve remarkable results.”
Chocko Valliappa, Vee Healthtek’s founder, Managing Director, and former CEO, will transition into the role of Chairman effective immediately. “I am thrilled by the vision and expertise Matt brings to the company,” Valliappa shared. “His vast industry experience and dedication to client success make him ideal for the position of CEO. This change will allow our leadership team to drive growth with renewed energy. As I step into the role of Chairman, I will continue to guide the strategy of the organization. I am focused on ensuring a seamless handover and will work closely with Matt to align our goals and objectives.”
Looking forward, Michaels anticipates spearheading groundbreaking initiatives, strengthening client partnerships, and integrating emerging technologies. “Our collaborative efforts will focus on further revolutionizing how we serve healthcare organizations,” Michaels explained. By prioritizing continuous performance improvement and innovation, we will stay ahead of market trends and anticipate the future needs of our clients.”
Vee Healthtek is a leading professional services provider and strategic partner to the nation’s top healthcare organizations. Rooted in a history of innovation, Vee Healthtek is dedicated to delivering industry-best results backed by data and technology. With a comprehensive suite of end-to-end solutions, the firm delivers excellence in healthcare business process outsourcing services. For more information, please visit veehealthtek.com.
