Patrick Speer is a highly accomplished executive with a wealth of experience in the finance and healthcare sectors, currently serving as Founder at Encore Health Advisors. Under his leadership, Encore Health Advisors is growing rapidly and has become a trusted third-party Medicare growth partner for health plans, providers, and employers, leveraging decades of expertise to drive enrollment, retention, and satisfaction. Encore’s specialized teams, powered by cutting-edge technology and deep industry knowledge, excel at connecting with Medicare beneficiaries, simplifying their journey, and delivering high-value outcomes. They craft tailored growth and retention strategies to meet each client’s unique goals, ensuring compliance, maximizing engagement, and enhancing member satisfaction.
Prior to Encore, Patrick served as the Vice President of Medicare at Alignment Health. A strategic leader, Patrick has been instrumental in expanding and enhancing Medicare products and services, focusing on Dual Eligible, Group Medicare, and Private Exchange Product growth. His tenure at Alignment Health has been marked by his leadership over Call Center/Telesales Distribution, Lead Management, Broker/Sales Operations, Account Management, and Market Research functions. He is driven by a mission to prioritize seniors’ well-being through technology-driven solutions that improve outcomes and stabilize costs for members and retirees. Prior to his VP role, Patrick honed his expertise as an AVP of Medicare at Alignment Health. His progressive career trajectory reflects his deep understanding of Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug programs.
As a Group Medicare Leader at Blue Shield of California, he was responsible for growth strategies and profitability across various health plan offerings. His earlier roles at Blue Shield also included Sr. Manager of Strategic Planning and Performance as well as Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis where he focused on Senior Markets and financial oversight for Medicaid, Medicare, and Dual Eligibles respectively.
Patrick’s analytical prowess was further demonstrated during his time as an Associate Equity Analyst at Avondale Partners, where he covered small to mid-cap stocks in Specialty Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology.
His foundational experience in finance began at Humana as an Analyst in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, focusing on national market segmentation, growth strategies, and claims cost management.
Patrick’s academic credentials include an MBA with a focus on Executive Leadership from the University of Southern California – Marshall School of Business, augmenting his Bachelor’s degrees in Business Economics and Finance from the University of Kentucky.
An advocate for continuous learning and professional development, he has effectively combined his educational background with practical experience to lead transformative initiatives in the healthcare industry.
In his spare time Patrick enjoys golfing with friends, and going to Los Angeles Rams football games with his wife Sammy.
Character
Patrick is driven by a mission to grow and enhance organizations, prioritizing well-being through technology-driven solutions that improve outcomes and stabilize costs.
Knowledge
He possesses deep expertise in Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug programs, and financial oversight for Medicaid, Medicare, and Dual Eligibles.
Strategic
Patrick has successfully developed and implemented innovative strategies that significantly increased market penetration and enrollment in Medicare plans.
Communication
He has demonstrated leadership in managing Call Center/Telesales Distribution, Lead Management, Broker/Sales Operations, and Market Research functions, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
