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The Day Health Strategies team helped Wellforce successfully launch one of the largest Medicaid accountable care organizations in Massachusetts. From developing a strong governance structure to weaving together a diverse group of provider organizations, the Day Health team provided invaluable assistance.  With so many unknowns initially, we needed a team that could be versatile, knowledgeable and nimble in order to effectively design and implement our ACO.  The firm’s staff has a broad and deep understanding of the healthcare system, combined with strategic planning and project management expertise. This powerful combination enabled us to respond to daunting timelines with organization and optimism, ultimately resulting in our ACO receiving high praise from the state.  It is hard to imagine how our collective staff would have managed without the Day Health team’s support.  Deborah Joelson, Executive Vice President of Strategy, Wellforce and Senior Vice President, Strategic Services, Tufts Medical Center

"Rosemarie Day spoke to our cross sector summit of healthcare CEOs running insurance companies, provider organizations, pharmaceutical, device and other service companies about the implications of national healthcare reform, with a particular focus on how her own lessons learned from running the MA Health Connector would provide insight for those contemplating their role in the health care exchanges.  Her session was highly rated, with one CEO saying she was 'the best speaker yet', partially because of her deep experience, strategic insight, understanding of a political operating environment, and her lack of defensiveness when pressed about issues such as general healthcare expenditure cost control." Brenda Curiel, Managing Director, Center for Corporate Innovation (CCI)

"We're proud to be one of Day Health Strategies' first clients. Rosemarie's firm provides us with a breadth and depth of perspective on opportunities around national health reform that is truly valuable. Rosemarie is versatile and responsive, always targeting information to meet our needs." Vince Rogusky, Former President, InfoMC  

"Day Health Strategies helped us to decide whether to participate in our state's exchange.  Through their extensive and tailored data analysis, to their review of implementation considerations, we were able to weigh the pros and cons and make the right decision for us." Christie Spencer, Vice President of Operations Chief Operating Officer, Passport Health Plan

“The Day Health Strategies team accelerated our strategic planning and IT assessment processes and got us over the finish line very successfully. They were invaluable thought partners in these endeavors, working collaboratively with our team, and they brought the necessary tools and discipline to the projects. They truly “get it!”” Kevin Patterson, Chief Executive Officer, Connect for Health Colorado

"Day Health Strategies has provided invaluable strategic guidance in helping our business association respond to national health reform.  From identifying the challenges and opportunities that businesses will face, to helping us develop new ways to serve our members, Day Health Strategies has simplified the complexity of implementing the Affordable Care Act and has been a steadfast partner throughout.  They were critical in our execution of strategic planning that drove additional services to our members to navigate reform." Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, Michigan Business and Professional Association

"As a Senior Advisor to our team of policy experts, Rosemarie Day has played an invaluable role in our state exchange planning work. She has led key components of high profile engagements, from stakeholder facilitation to financial modeling. Her ability to provide policy guidance to states that is grounded in her real-world exchange and Medicaid program experience has made a significant difference to our clients." Marilynn Evert, CEO, Health Management Associates

The Day Health Strategies team was extremely helpful in supporting our efforts on a key strategic initiative. They provided expert assistance with developing our stakeholder engagement strategy and supplied input for numerous other areas, from content to proposal structure. Their assistance was really valuable and helped lead to a successful outcome. Maria Fernanda Levis, CEO, Impactivo  

"Day Health Strategies served as our partner on a large state agency procurement project to help us both manage the project and complement our expertise, offering their unique insight into evolving market trends in healthcare. They were a genuine asset to our team, helping us meet deadlines and client objectives, and worked seamlessly with our consultants. We look forward to more opportunities to work together with Rosemarie and her team." Larry Reissman, Market Leader and Managing Principal, Conduent

"The Retreat Session exceeded all of my expectations.  You are both very talented in facilitating these discussions and helping us get to greater insights and focused next steps.  Thank you again." Jean Sullivan, JD, Founding Director, Center for Health Law and Economics, University of Massachusetts Medical School

"Day Health Strategies turned a struggling start-up into an organization that now stands fully on its own. Rosemarie and her team brought a highly effective, experience-based approach to each challenge. From smart strategic planning to improved operations and database design, from turning around the budget to rapid hiring and team-building, they added value every step of the way. Provider Network Alliance would not be where it is today without their work. They made a huge difference!" Deborah Joelson, Senior VP of Strategic Services, Tufts Medical Center and Board Member, Provider Network Alliance

"I worked with Rosemarie during the hectic early days of getting the nation's first health insurance exchange established in Massachusetts.  As the Chief Operating Officer she was directly responsible for ensuring that several, large scale interconnected projects were managed and delivered on time and within budget.  She has the rare combination of strategic vision and operational common sense which produces excellent outcomes, even on large, complicated objectives.  She was a pleasure to work for as she remained calm and focused even during stressful situations and looming deadlines." Bob Nevins, Former Chief Information Officer and Director of Operations, Massachusetts Health Connector

"As one of the pioneers of implementing health reform in Massachusetts, Rosemarie Day is able to guide organizations in the creation of a roadmap that transforms the theory and legislative packages into pragmatic solutions, new levels of collaboration, and true healthcare value." Rick Lord, President and CEO, Associated Industries of MA, Inc. and Board Member, MA Health Connector

"Rosemarie did an outstanding job as our interim COO - she added a great deal of value in a short period of time.  She helped to position our network for new growth opportunities by providing strategic advice and team leadership as we developed our new Balanced Scorecard and strategic plan. With her guidance, we were able to make tremendous progress." Jeffrey Lasker, MD, Former President and CEO, New England Quality Care Alliance (NEQCA)

"Rosemarie and her team have unsurpassed exchange experience combined with deep knowledge of the Medicaid program.  They have helped several of our member plans to navigate health reform's opportunities in both of these areas." Margaret Murray, CEO, Association for Community Affiliated Plans

"Rosemarie has a gift in making connections across boundaries - be they geographic, cultural, academic, or other.  Rosemarie brings visible energy and optimism to her work.  She inspires her clients and audiences through a clear message of hope and courage that comes from knowing that change and transformation is difficult, but not impossible when dedicated minds bring their collective wisdom together and are willing to work across traditional boundaries." Tarja Mottram, CEO, Action for Results, Inc.