Craig A. Fleischmann

A highly accomplished healthcare finance executive with over 25 years of experience, Craig A. Fleischmann serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Provider Partners, where he plays a critical role in shaping the financial strategies that sustain and advance value-based care models. At the forefront of his leadership is Provider Partners Connect Care’s High-Needs ACO REACH program, a specialized initiative designed to improve care for high-risk seniors in long-term care facilities. Craig’s expertise ensures that financial sustainability and innovative care delivery go hand in hand, directly enhancing outcomes for one of the most vulnerable patient populations in the country.

Advancing High-Needs ACO REACH through Financial Strategy

Craig’s work with Provider Partners Connect Care’s High-Needs ACO REACH model sets him apart as a leader in healthcare financial innovation. The program is one of only 14 nationwide that focuses exclusively on high-risk seniors residing in long-term care settings, a population that requires tailored, patient-centered care to improve quality outcomes and reduce unnecessary hospitalizations.

Under Craig’s financial leadership, the program has developed and implemented strategies that support sustainable, high-quality care models, ensuring that resources are effectively allocated to enhance patient care while maintaining financial stability. His role extends beyond traditional financial oversight—he is deeply involved in structuring reimbursement models, optimizing cost efficiencies, and designing payment systems that align incentives with improved patient health outcomes.

The complexities of ACO REACH demand a data-driven, strategic approach to managing risk and resource utilization. Craig’s ability to navigate these financial intricacies ensures that Provider Partners Connect Care’s High-Needs ACO REACH program not only thrives but serves as a model for how value-based care can transform senior healthcare.

Healthcare Leadership & Industry Innovation

Before joining Provider Partners, Craig spent over two decades as Vice President of Finance at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where he managed a $2.5 billion operating budget and a $200 million capital budget. His extensive experience in financial planning, operational efficiencies, and large-scale integration efforts has equipped him with the skills to drive sustainable, high-impact financial strategies in the evolving landscape of healthcare.

Craig’s expertise in value-based care models, Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans, and risk-based payment arrangements makes him a key force behind the success of Provider Partners Connect Care’s High-Needs ACO REACH program. His leadership ensures that financial strategies are not just about numbers—they are about creating a system that delivers better care, reduces costs, and improves patient outcomes.

Education

MBA, Loyola College
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Towson State University