We're THICK - Trusted, Hearty, Innovative, Committed, and Kaizen
Who We Are
Medicalincs is a specialized healthcare advisory and management services firm that supports commercial and government health organizations. Our fully customized approach centers on providing our clients with all the tools they need to integrate sustainable healthcare delivery systems into their operations, install streamlined, cost-beneficial solutions, and create the educational infrastructure necessary to continuously evolve.
Guided by over 25 years of industry experience through the healthcare transformation journey, our experts now share our passion by helping others. Our diverse team comes from all realms of medical, administrative, and educational expertise; together, we improve the industry to which we are dedicated, and most of all, the lives of the patients our work ultimately impacts. As senior strategists we pair innovative thinking with tried-and-true management and consulting skills. We pride ourselves on providing Integrated Solutions as a Service (ISaaS).
Our Purpose:
To link silos in the healthcare system and deliver integrated, innovative, effective, & continually-improved care delivery solutions; that preserve & save lives!
Our Approach
Each client is different. So is our approach.
C-Level Consulting
Decades of experience go into the advice we have to share
Workforce Development
Training the entire staff to be on the same page
Triple Aim
Systems that result in better care, better value, and better health
Planning & Implementation
Our experts work in harmony with leadership, clinical, and business
Always Ahead
We pride ourselves in always evolving in this complex industry
Multifaceted Approach
Employing mixed methods to assess program outcomes and maximize ROI
Leadership Team
Nkem Okeke, MD, MBA, MPH, MSPM
Role: Chief Executive Officer & President
Experience: 20+ years
Favorite Quotes
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." -- SFoA
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples” -- MT
Education:
- Triple-Masters: Business Administration, & Project Management (George Washington University, DC); Public Health (Tulane University, LA)
- Doctor of Medicine: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, NGR
- Fellowship: Clinical Data Analytics, Johns Hopkins University, MD
- Certifications: Project Management (PMI); Lean Six Sigma (Johns Hopkins); Change Management (Prosci)
Core Values: What makes one THICK - Trusted, Hearty, Innovative, Committed, Kaizen
Happy Place: When I’m “dancing” like no one’s watching … being present and not overwhelmed or consumed by others’ expectations.
Dr. Okeke is the President/CEO & Owner of Medicalincs. Currently, through Medicalincs, Dr. Okeke advises and supports healthcare leaders and organizations on strategic solutions to enhance implementation framework strategy, improve operational efficiencies and outcomes, and increase revenue volume/revenue streams.
She has collectively spent two decades as a healthcare executive, advisor, physician, change management facilitator, an accomplished speaker & entrepreneur. During this time, she has delivered multi-million cost savings and improved population health outcomes. She has held several leadership positions notably at Kaiser Permanente, Booz Allen Hamilton, & Johns Hopkins.
She currently also serves as -- a senior advisor to the CEO at Priority Partners (Johns Hopkins Healthcare) on board priorities; a board member of Lasell Village; and a Maryland Health Care Commission Advisory Council member on Primary Care Transformation (appointed by the Maryland Secretary of Health).
Dr. Okeke considers herself a “Stone Caster” and is passionate about building leaders.
Angelica Ortman, MHA, MBA
Role: ssociate Vice President - Managed Care & Population Health Management
Experience: 13 + years
Favorite Quote: “The success of every woman should be the inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you’re very courageous: be strong, be extremely kind, and above all, be humble.” – Serena Williams
Education:
- Dual Masters: Healthcare Administration & Business Administration; University of Maryland
- PhD Candidate: Community Health; Walden University
Core Values: Grace, Integrity, Humility, Perseverance
Happy Place: “Sand between my toes, sun shining, clear blue water, sounds of the waves… can you guess yet? The beach!”
Ms. Ortman is a healthcare professional with over a decade’s worth of experience in the healthcare industry. Her main areas of focus have involved quality improvement programs and methods, practice transformation, health plan payer experience, and project/program management. In her role, she serves as the Director of Accountable Care & Care Transformation Portfolio.
Angelica is currently pursuing her PhD, and is conducting her research on type 2 diabetes patients’ experience with accessing primary care in rural and urban settings. In her spare time, Angelica enjoys cooking, spin class, and traveling.
Clement Gyan, MBA, MSW
Role: Director, Population Health & Managed Care
Experience: 9 years
Favorite Quote: ““If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill
Education:
- Master of Business Administration: University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz School of Business
- Master of Social Work: University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and History: Bucknell University
Core Values: Persistence, Balance, Resilience
Happy Place: “Hiking/Nature – I like seeing how the trails transform with the season.”
Clement ‘Clem’ Gyan is a problem solver at heart. He is at his best when figuring out how to solve a multipronged problem that requires creativity. Prior to Medicalincs, Clement was part of the Strategy team at UPMC Health Plan. Clement was part of UPMC CHC strategic efforts to provide quality home and community-based services while increasing revenue.
Prior to UPMC, Clem was the Director of Multicultural Health Initiatives at the American Heart Association where he run multiple programs and projects covering five different states--Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Delaware. Clement was charged with executing AHA’s programming geared towards reducing cardiovascular diseases in the most vulnerable population in these areas.
Clement has worked in a variety of settings including small, large, non-profit and startup firms and has a lot of insight into the mechanization of organizations. He is excited to bring his insight to Medicalincs to provide data driven solution to our clients.
Maria Uriyo, PhD, MHSA, PMP, CCMP
Role: Executive Consultant
Experience: 16 + years
Favorite Quote: “Whether you believe you can or believe you can’t, you are absolutely right.” ~ Henry Ford
Education:
- Masters: Health Systems Administration; Georgetown University, DC
- Doctor of Philosophy: Food Science; Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
- Certifications: Project Management (PMI); Change Management (Prosci)
Core Values: Growth, Creativity, Authenticity
Happy Place: “Nature. I like contemplating how magnificent it is.”
Dr. Uriyo is a data scientist and quality improvement lead at heart. She led the NCQA re-accreditation for Johns Hopkins HealthCare lines of business; achieving Commendable to Excellent accreditation status. She is also an expert in Learning Design & Delivery.
Dr. Uriyo oversees Special Projects including Medicalincs’ Maryland's Rare and Expensive Case Management (REM) Program subcontract; and Learning Technical logistics for our Learning academy program. Dr. Uriyo is the cofounder and executive director of Abacus Robotics, a non-profit STEM organization.
She is also an Assistant professor at George Mason University’s Department of Health Administration & Policy. Previously, she worked with the US Federal Healthcare Informatics Group at HP. Maria enjoys baking!
Jay Jelenke, MBA
Role: Director of Finance
Experience: 15 + years
Favorite Quote: “The client’s interest is the center of everything we do”
Education:
- Masters: Business Administration; NYU Stern School of Business
- Masters: Accounting and Internal Auditing: University of Maryland
- Bachelors: Accounting; Lagos State University, Nigeria
- Certifications: Value Management in Healthcare (Harvard Business School); Financial Modeling (Investment Banking Institute, New York)
Core Values: Highest performance culture; Integrity; Respect; Agility & Accountability; and Value driven
Happy Place: “My home!”
Mr. Jelenke is a business advisor and investment professional who has built a career in corporate finance, accounting, tax, and investment experience. As an expert business advisor, he has leveraged opportunities with small and mid-sized companies, improving profitability, while saving firms millions.
He has secured over $50 million in project financing and working capital for a number of organizations. He is the founder of a hybrid advisory firm that focuses on strategic partnerships. Previously, Mr. Jelenke served as senior managing principal at a boutique business and management consulting firm in the DC area.
He is an avid volunteer for non-profit organizations, and enjoys networking in the DC community.
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