Laura Fox, MPH
Director, Payment Innovation, Blue Shield of California
Laura Fox, MPH, currently holds the position of Director of Payment Innovation at Blue Shield of California and is a leading expert in value-based care.
Within the Health Solutions team, Laura leads a dedicated group focused on conceiving, building, testing, and expanding innovative approaches to appropriately reward and incentivize healthcare providers. The overarching goal is to promote the delivery of care that meets the standards of being "worthy of our family and friends" while ensuring financial sustainability. Under Laura's guidance, the Payment Innovation team has successfully developed and scaled more than 18 value-based payment models for primary care, hospitals, and specialty services throughout California. Laura previously held the role of Director of Chronic Disease Prevention for the Baltimore City Health Department. During her tenure in this position, she led initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for residents of Baltimore City.
Laura holds a master’s degree in public health from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Brandeis University.