Professor of Practice
Education
Biography
Dr. Darryl W. Roberts is a visionary healthcare educator and executive specializing in AI-driven analytics, healthcare policy, and value-based care strategy. With experience spanning government affairs, quality improvement, university education and research, healthcare innovation, and data science, he has spearheaded initiatives that optimize provider networks, improve policy outcomes, and drive cost efficiencies in federal, state, municipal, commercial, and international healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, CHIP, Columbus Foundation, Mindoula Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia).
Strategic Leadership & Impact
Dr. Roberts has a distinguished career in health policy and AI-powered analytics, influencing key payers and implementers to advance healthcare transformation. His expertise in value-based contracting, predictive modeling, and provider network optimization has positioned him as a leader in integrating data science with real-world healthcare applications.
Core Areas of Expertise
- Educational Program and Course Development – Developing and teaching innovative course across clinical, policy, and analytics areas of expertise.
- Medicare & Medicaid Policy Leadership – Shaping federal regulations, influencing reimbursement models, and driving value-based care innovations.
- AI & Predictive Analytics – Developing machine learning models that enhance provider performance and streamline operational efficiencies.
- Value-Based Care & Managed Care Strategy – Leading initiatives that align provider incentives with cost reduction and quality outcomes.
- Government Relations – Advising policymakers, lobbying for healthcare initiatives, and engaging in high-level advocacy efforts.
- Healthcare Informatics & Quality Improvement – Enhancing clinical decision-making through AI-driven data analytics and performance reporting.
Executive Leadership & Influence
Dr. Roberts has held executive and advisory roles at RELI Group, GDIT, HIMSS, and national healthcare think tanks, where he has led multi-million-dollar projects in healthcare policy, provider relations, and AI-driven decision-making. His contributions to federal regulatory compliance, AI adoption in healthcare, and network performance analytics have established him as a trusted voice in shaping the future of healthcare strategy.
Thought Leadership & Industry Recognition
A frequent speaker at national conferences and respected podcasts, Dr. Roberts has contributed to Health Affairs, HIMSS, the International Congress on Nursing Informatics, the American Academy of Nursing, the Partnership for Quality Measurement (PQM), and the National Quality Forum (NQF), driving discussions on AI in healthcare, value-based care models, and data-driven healthcare policy. He is a Fellow of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (FHIMSS) and the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), recognized for his contributions to healthcare innovation and informatics.