Curtis Stubblefield is a distinguished healthcare executive whose nearly three decades of leadership have shaped provider networks, improved operational performance, and elevated standards across the Medicare Advantage, managed care, post-acute, and home health sectors. His career reflects a rare blend of operational depth, strategic foresight, and mission-oriented service rooted in a lifelong commitment to improving patient access and provider engagement. From early leadership roles in home health organizations to high-impact positions within national health plans and venture-backed companies, Curtis has continually demonstrated an ability to transform complex challenges into structured, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
Curtis’s professional journey began in the provider landscape, where he held senior operational roles with Columbia/HCA, Beverly Home Care & Hospice, and multiple home health and medical equipment organizations. His hands-on exposure to patient care environments gave him a foundational understanding of healthcare delivery from the ground up—insight that would later empower him to lead major payer-provider integration initiatives. As an owner-operator of several consulting and staffing companies, he sharpened his entrepreneurial instincts, developing a keen sense for operational efficiency, resource management, and strategic business development.
As his expertise matured, Curtis advanced into influential leadership positions within large healthcare organizations, beginning with Windsor Health Plan. Over six years, he directed multistate contracting operations and provider relations, growing network coverage by an extraordinary 94% and expanding the service footprint from one state to twenty. His leadership transformed the organization’s approach to adequacy, contracting best practices, and cross-functional collaboration. Curtis became widely recognized for his ability to harmonize corporate goals with regulatory expectations while guiding teams through periods of accelerated expansion and market change.
Curtis continued building momentum in his career at EviCore (formerly MedSolutions), where he led nationwide contracting initiatives for imaging networks and developed the foundational processes for Bundled Payment for Care Improvement programs. His stewardship resulted in 177 new provider contracts, significant increases in network participation, and dramatic improvements in program performance. His work brought together payers, health systems, and post-acute partners in ways that elevated quality and reduced cost—an early demonstration of the value-based care philosophy that would become central to his later achievements.
His tenure at National HealthCare Corporation solidified him as a national leader in value-based care execution. As Director of Value-Based Care, he guided the development of a Medicare Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plan, achieving a 200% increase in facility coverage and improving outcomes across skilled nursing networks. He oversaw bundled payment initiatives spanning multiple states, attaining a 99% compliance rate and producing measurable cost savings. During this period, Curtis developed a reputation for his ability to interpret regulatory frameworks, construct high-performing contracting infrastructures, and build consensus among multidisciplinary teams.
Curtis’s impact grew further at American Health Plans, where he led network services, credentialing, and provider education across nine states. Under his direction, the organization saw an 800% increase in provider network enrollment, a testament to his strategic approach to contracting, operational leadership, and workforce development. His process redesign efforts improved efficiency by more than one-third, demonstrating his commitment to integrating people, policy, and technology to achieve sustained organizational performance. His work contributed to the successful launch and expansion of multiple Medicare Advantage plans, reinforcing his role as a trusted expert in new market development.
At Prime Health Services, Curtis continued to excel in complex contracting environments, negotiating high-value agreements with major health systems and expanding network coverage by 85%. He brought sophistication and structure to provider contracting operations, enabling the organization to strengthen relationships and improve care accessibility across six states. His ability to cultivate partnerships with nationally recognized health systems highlighted his strength in relationship-building, negotiation, and strategic positioning.
Most recently, Curtis served as Director of Provider Engagement, Provider Relations, Training, and Compliance at Farm Bureau Health Plans, where he played a vital role in launching a new Medicare Advantage plan in Tennessee. He authored policies and procedures, wrote provider manuals, developed training programs, and collaborated extensively with claims and compliance departments. His efforts resulted in the successful contracting of 780 facilities and 16,000 providers statewide—a powerful reflection of his commitment to quality, regulatory alignment, and clear communication.
Today, Curtis continues to influence the healthcare landscape as an Advisory Board Member and Financial Analyst for ConneC Health, a venture-capital-backed organization focused on evaluating medical practices for acquisition. In this role, he applies decades of operational, financial, and regulatory expertise to assess practice viability, analyze billing and reimbursement trends, and guide strategic investment decisions. His ability to integrate clinical, financial, and operational insights makes him an invaluable advisor in a rapidly evolving healthcare investment environment.
Throughout his career, Curtis has remained deeply committed not only to organizational progress but also to service in his community. His volunteer work with the American Red Cross, the Charles Davis Foundation, and disaster relief efforts reflects his belief in supporting others beyond the boundaries of professional achievement. His background in communications and computer science further enhances his holistic leadership style, merging clarity, technology literacy, and team empowerment into every initiative he leads.
Above all, Curtis is guided by a dedication to strengthening healthcare systems so they better serve patients, providers, and communities. His journey illustrates the impact of a leader who blends operational mastery with compassion, strategic intelligence with humility, and innovation with integrity.
Character:
Curtis exemplifies strong character through his unwavering commitment to improving healthcare access and supporting the well-being of seniors, providers, and vulnerable populations. His actions consistently reflect integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the missions of the organizations he serves. He leads with empathy, service, and a steadfast ethical compass, elevating the standards of every team and initiative he supports.
Knowledge:
Possessing extensive knowledge across Medicare Advantage, managed care, provider contracting, and value-based care, drawing on nearly three decades of practical and strategic experience. He integrates regulatory expertise with operational insight, enabling him to design solutions that succeed in highly complex environments. His understanding of payer-provider dynamics, compliance frameworks, and healthcare finance positions him as a trusted authority in the industry.
Strategic:
Curtis approaches every challenge with a strategic mindset, consistently aligning organizational goals with practical execution and long-term sustainability. His leadership has shaped expansion strategies, process modernization efforts, and new market development across multiple organizations and states. He excels at anticipating emerging industry needs, making data-informed decisions, and building the infrastructures required to support growth.
Communication:
Communicating with clarity, precision, and purpose, enabling him to educate providers, lead teams, and translate complex regulatory issues into actionable guidance. His background in communications enhances his ability to build trust, strengthen partnerships, and unite stakeholders toward shared outcomes. Whether presenting at national conferences or mentoring internal teams, he conveys information in ways that inspire confidence and support meaningful progress.
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