Waterbury, VT- The Agency of Human Services (AHS) is excited to announce the appointment of Brendan Krause as the new Director of Health Care Reform. Krause brings a wealth of experience in health systems and policy, with a distinguished career spanning government roles and health technology.
Most recently, Brendan served as Head of International for Health at Uber, where he worked directly with global health systems to eliminate transportation barriers to health care access. Prior to his role at Uber, he spent 12 years at Optum, collaborating with the United Kingdom’s National Health Service to enhance population health management. During his tenure at Optum, Brendan held various roles from policy analysis to solutions development, and he was instrumental in creating an international strategy for UK Optum products that scaled globally. Additionally, he played a key role in establishing the UK branch of OptumLabs, an academic and non-profit partnership leveraging data science to drive health care improvements.
Krause's career began in Washington, DC, where he spent eight years in the Health Policy Division of the National Governors Association. There, he focused on Medicaid and health reform, quality improvement, and health care access issues. He holds a B.A. from the University of Florida and an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics, where he specialized in international health reform and health economics as a US-UK Fulbright Scholar.
"We are excited to welcome Brendan Krause to the AHS team," said Jenney Samuelson, AHS Secretary. "His extensive experience and innovative approach to health care reform will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission of improving conditions and well-being of people in Vermont."
Brendan resides in Burlington with his wife, Kelly, and their dog, Greta. He is eager to bring his expertise to AHS and contribute to the ongoing efforts to reform health care systems and policies.
About AHS
AHS’s mission is to improve the conditions and well-being of people in Vermont. The mission is a commitment to fostering positive change in the lives of Vermonters. It underscores our dedication to creating an environment where individuals not only survive but thrive.
For more information about AHS, please visit https://humanservices.vermont.gov.