Phil Burrell

With over 15 years of experience in Medicaid policy, healthcare systems engineering, and data analytics, Phil is an experienced leader with a diverse professional background. Recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Administrator for Finance and Administration at the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy (Medicaid) for the State of Nevada, managing a $7 billion annual budget, including oversight of reimbursement rates and various payment policies to providers and payors. Of note, he managed payment programs across more than 50 different provider types covering 16,000 providers including base rates and supplemental payments. Additionally, Phil founded and led BDC Strategy and Research, providing research and healthcare systems engineering services for healthcare organizations. His deep knowledge in payment policy, public-private partnerships, and quality measurement will be invaluable in driving our mission to support clients in delivering impactful healthcare solutions.


Current Responsibility

As Managing Director of Healthcare Finance and Quality at Sellers Dorsey, Phil helps lead the firm’s Medicaid finance and quality strategies. He oversees the development and implementation of Medicaid financing and revenue enhancement initiatives, supporting clients in navigating complex funding mechanisms to strengthen healthcare access and outcomes. In this role, Phil provides strategic direction and oversight for a growing team of experienced Medicaid subject matter experts. He also manages consulting leadership and client engagements, ensuring high standards of client satisfaction.

Education

      • Thomas Jefferson University, PhD, Population Health Sciences, Health Policy (in progress)
      • Lehigh University, M. Eng, Healthcare Systems Engineering
      • Texas State University, MS Healthcare Administration
      • Trinity University, BA Business Administration
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