George Yamada
Vice President, Transition Management Office at HMSA- Claim this Profile
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David Asato
As a former employee of his, I can wholeheartedly say that George Yamada is a leader who creates successful outcomes through the mentoring and development of his employees, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, confidence, and integrity to make the right decisions. George is also the type of leader who is able to view complex challenges from multiple angles before coming up with solutions providing the highest return with the lowest risk. George’s commitment to preparation and planning enables his teams to confidently address all situations, even allowing them to anticipate challenges which have not yet been identified. George is also very skilled when it comes to communicating information and has the ability drive meaningful conversations through the use of the right questions. Perhaps most importantly is George’s character. Having worked for him, I have full trust in George as a leader as I know that the decisions which he makes are ethical and in the best interest of those involved. During the time that I worked for him, I was impressed by George’s ability to connect with others through his actions and through his genuine interest in the thoughts, feelings, ideas, and well-being of those who he interacts with. George is the type of leader who consistently provides his team with the support that they need so that they may, in turn, focus on meeting the needs of others.
Amer Kaissi, Ph.D.
George is a compassionate, decisive, caring and courageous leader that combines strength with integrity. His experience in building & managing teams and leading large complex projects is unmatched. He is definitely one if the best leaders that I have had the great pleasure of working with.
David Asato
As a former employee of his, I can wholeheartedly say that George Yamada is a leader who creates successful outcomes through the mentoring and development of his employees, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, confidence, and integrity to make the right decisions. George is also the type of leader who is able to view complex challenges from multiple angles before coming up with solutions providing the highest return with the lowest risk. George’s commitment to preparation and planning enables his teams to confidently address all situations, even allowing them to anticipate challenges which have not yet been identified. George is also very skilled when it comes to communicating information and has the ability drive meaningful conversations through the use of the right questions. Perhaps most importantly is George’s character. Having worked for him, I have full trust in George as a leader as I know that the decisions which he makes are ethical and in the best interest of those involved. During the time that I worked for him, I was impressed by George’s ability to connect with others through his actions and through his genuine interest in the thoughts, feelings, ideas, and well-being of those who he interacts with. George is the type of leader who consistently provides his team with the support that they need so that they may, in turn, focus on meeting the needs of others.
Amer Kaissi, Ph.D.
George is a compassionate, decisive, caring and courageous leader that combines strength with integrity. His experience in building & managing teams and leading large complex projects is unmatched. He is definitely one if the best leaders that I have had the great pleasure of working with.
David Asato
As a former employee of his, I can wholeheartedly say that George Yamada is a leader who creates successful outcomes through the mentoring and development of his employees, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, confidence, and integrity to make the right decisions. George is also the type of leader who is able to view complex challenges from multiple angles before coming up with solutions providing the highest return with the lowest risk. George’s commitment to preparation and planning enables his teams to confidently address all situations, even allowing them to anticipate challenges which have not yet been identified. George is also very skilled when it comes to communicating information and has the ability drive meaningful conversations through the use of the right questions. Perhaps most importantly is George’s character. Having worked for him, I have full trust in George as a leader as I know that the decisions which he makes are ethical and in the best interest of those involved. During the time that I worked for him, I was impressed by George’s ability to connect with others through his actions and through his genuine interest in the thoughts, feelings, ideas, and well-being of those who he interacts with. George is the type of leader who consistently provides his team with the support that they need so that they may, in turn, focus on meeting the needs of others.
Amer Kaissi, Ph.D.
George is a compassionate, decisive, caring and courageous leader that combines strength with integrity. His experience in building & managing teams and leading large complex projects is unmatched. He is definitely one if the best leaders that I have had the great pleasure of working with.
David Asato
As a former employee of his, I can wholeheartedly say that George Yamada is a leader who creates successful outcomes through the mentoring and development of his employees, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, confidence, and integrity to make the right decisions. George is also the type of leader who is able to view complex challenges from multiple angles before coming up with solutions providing the highest return with the lowest risk. George’s commitment to preparation and planning enables his teams to confidently address all situations, even allowing them to anticipate challenges which have not yet been identified. George is also very skilled when it comes to communicating information and has the ability drive meaningful conversations through the use of the right questions. Perhaps most importantly is George’s character. Having worked for him, I have full trust in George as a leader as I know that the decisions which he makes are ethical and in the best interest of those involved. During the time that I worked for him, I was impressed by George’s ability to connect with others through his actions and through his genuine interest in the thoughts, feelings, ideas, and well-being of those who he interacts with. George is the type of leader who consistently provides his team with the support that they need so that they may, in turn, focus on meeting the needs of others.
Amer Kaissi, Ph.D.
George is a compassionate, decisive, caring and courageous leader that combines strength with integrity. His experience in building & managing teams and leading large complex projects is unmatched. He is definitely one if the best leaders that I have had the great pleasure of working with.
Experience
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HMSA
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United States
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Insurance
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President, Transition Management Office
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Jan 2022 - Present
- Delivery of complex organizational BPO and BPaaS transformational initiatives and strategies impacting operational and technical platforms. Also serving as a critical link between leadership vision and the work of the organization. - Leading and developing organizational transformation and change management framework enabling our organization to serve as a catalyst that delivers improved customer and community wellness. - Overseeing and managing Partner relations to ensure overall effective collaboration and cohesiveness. - Serving as the Lead Executive on the Joint Steering Committee between our Partners and our Organization. - Ensuring that organizationally HMSA is ahead of TMO standards and trending across all industries (not only limited to healthcare) through regular meetings with nationally recognized consultants.
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HMSA
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United States
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Insurance
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vice President Member and Administrative Services
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Mar 2016 - Feb 2022
Executive Leader and Owner of multi million dollar operations within Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (Hawaii Medical Service I Association) to include:- Operational Leadership and Oversight- Corporate Mail, Corporate Scanning and Document Retention, Corporate Print Fulfillment.- Employer Group Account Setup and Maintenance , Employer Group Account and Member Enrollment, Employer Group Account Billing and Reconciliation. - Electronic Enrollment Platform Oversight and Strategic Development for all Commercial Programs. - Government Programs and Commercial Call Centers Oversight.- Executive Chair or Business Owner on Various Corporate Committees and Strategic Initiatives.- National Blues Advisory Council Board Member.Extensive mentoring and leadership training for an array of corporate management personnel.
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Vice President, Claim and Member Services
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Aug 2011 - Mar 2016
- Leadership and Operational Oversight of multi million dollar Claims and Membership Operations and Systems Support and Implementation.- Leadership and Operational Oversight- Multi Million Dollar Corporate Mail, Corporate Scanning and Document Retention, Corporate Print Fulfillment Operations.- Employer Group Setup and Maintenance Leadership and Operational oversight, Employer Group and Member Enrollment, Billing and Reconciliation.- Electronic Enrollment Platform Oversight and Strategic Development for all Commercial Programs. - Leadership and Operational Oversight of Government Programs and Commercial Call Centers.- Executive Chair and Business Owner on various major Corporate Committees and Initiatives.- National Blues Advisory Council Board Member.- Extensive mentoring and leadership training for an array of management personnel.
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Supervisor - Vice President Claim Services
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Jun 1994 - Aug 2011
- Oversight of Claims Operations and Systems Support and Implementation.- Adherence and administration of medical and administrative policies and procedures.- Served as organizational Business Lead on multiple core systems implementations.- Ensure overall adherence and accountability to contractual obligations, Federal and State regulatory requirements, and organizational service levels.
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Professional Relations Field Representative
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Jun 1989 - Jun 1994
Maintain Partner Relations with Hawaii’s Provider Community to include:- Contracting - Account Support for Admissions, Account Receivables, and IT- In-servicing policy updates and training - HMSA’s Healthcare Financial Management Association - Hawaii Chapter (HFMA) / Healthcare Association of Hawaii (HAH) Representative - Special Projects and Initiative to include serving as HMSA’s representative for the State Uniform Billing Committee (SUBC) UB-92 implementation
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Education
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1987 - 1989
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing Science -
James B. Castle
High School
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