Jason is the Founder and Chief Solutions Officer for Helgerson Solutions Group, a health care consultancy firm focused on helping organizations successfully transition to a value based world. HSG works with private companies, governments and non-profit organizations that need assistance in implementing value-based payment approaches and new care models that will lead to improved patient outcomes and lower overall costs. HSG is also a trusted advisor for private equity and venture capital firms as they look for new investment opportunities and work with companies to drive growth and profitability. Jason is a senior advisor to Windham Venture Partners. Prior to founding HSG, Jason was New York’s Medicaid Director. Jason ran the $70 billion program for over 7 years and was recognized as one of the nation’s most effective healthcare leaders. Prior to New York, Jason was Wisconsin’s Medicaid Director where he led the state’s nationally recognized Badgercare Plus program. When Jason left public service to found HSG, he was the nation’s longest standing Medicaid Director.
Despite the significant challenges to improving U.S. health outcomes while reducing healthcare spending, I am heartened by the exciting ways in which government organizations and the private sector are innovating and deploying new technologies that can achieve these goals.