Keith Persinger

A visionary leader and industry maverick, Keith D. Persinger has dedicated nearly three decades to transforming healthcare delivery, particularly in long-term care settings. As CEO of Provider Partners Connect Care, Keith has pioneered an innovative, collaborative approach to High-Needs ACO REACH, empowering skilled nursing and assisted living facilities to thrive in value-based care models. His leadership is reshaping the industry, ensuring that facilities are not just participants but true partners in driving improved outcomes and financial sustainability.

Redefining Long-Term Care Through High-Needs ACO REACH

Under Keith’s leadership, Provider Partners Connect Care has become a national leader in High-Needs ACO REACH, partnering with over 350 facilities to provide the necessary technology, clinical support, and expertise to navigate the complexities of value-based care. His ability to merge financial and operational strategy with patient-centered innovation has resulted in fewer hospitalizations, improved care quality, and enhanced financial viability for partner facilities.

What makes Keith’s leadership stand apart is his deep commitment to collaboration. He understands that skilled nursing and assisted living facilities are not just participants in the system—they are essential partners in achieving meaningful healthcare transformation. His approach fosters genuine savings partnerships, ensuring that both the facilities and the residents they serve benefit from the evolution of healthcare financing and delivery.

Innovative Leadership in Healthcare Transformation

Before joining Provider Partners, Keith served as Chief Performance Improvement Officer for the University of Maryland Medical System, where he led large-scale transformation initiatives across the organization. As Executive Vice President, CFO, and COO at the University of Maryland Medical Center, he spearheaded financial and operational strategies that delivered measurable improvements in patient care, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

Championing the Future of Value-Based Care

Keith is a recognized thought leader in healthcare transformation, frequently invited to speak at major industry conferences to share his expertise on value-based care and the future of healthcare delivery. His recent speaking engagements include:

• Keynote: “Value-Based Care is Coming. Are You Ready?” – Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities Annual Meeting & Expo (2024)
• “Collaborative Excellence: Navigating the Future Through Effective ACO Partnerships” – Population Health Management Summit (2024)
• “Tech-Enabled Value-Based Care for Residents in Long-Term Care” – Leading Age Indiana Conference (2024)
• “Don’t Underestimate the Value of Your Impact on Long-Term Care Populations” – American Health Care Association CEO Conference (2023)

Keith’s reputation as a bold, forward-thinking leader stems from his ability to bridge financial sustainability with compassionate care. His relentless advocacy for partnership-driven healthcare solutions has set a new standard for the future of long-term care and value-based reimbursement models.

Education

MBA, Loyola University Maryland
Bachelor’s Degree, Loyola University Maryland