ONEcare Symposium

Mike Rhoades is CEO and Founder of Alera Health, the largest population health manager of behavioral health Integrated Systems of Care (ISOCs) in the US. As CEO of Alera Health, Mike oversees the assemblage, governance, technology, analytics, and APM contracting departments supporting 13 ONEcare networks supporting over 3M patients to improve health outcomes and reduce unnecessary costs. Mike was former VP of Population Health at Community Care of NC and COO or RHA Health Services.

Deb Aldridge, a seasoned healthcare professional with over 28 years of experience, specializes in Practice Transformation, Clinical Informatics, and Quality Improvement. Currently serving as Chief Networking Officer at Alera Health, she leads a multidisciplinary team in identifying improvement opportunities across healthcare settings and driving meaningful improvement. Deb’s role involves mentoring staff and providing direct practice coaching to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Her extensive expertise stems from previous work at Community Care of North Carolina and the Beacon Community Program nationally, where she spearheaded cross-functional quality improvement projects and implemented cutting-edge health IT solutions. Throughout her career, Deb has demonstrated a commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation and collaboration. Her leadership and expertise make her a trusted resource in the field, driving transformative change and optimizing patient care outcomes through the integration of technology and process improvement initiatives.

Jaimica Wilkins is the Senior Vice President of Quality at Alera Health and co-chair of Health Equity. With over 17 years of distinguished experience in health equity, quality management, innovation, and continuous improvement, she has led transformative initiatives at macro, meso, and micro levels, significantly enhancing outcomes and operations. Jaimica is also a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP). Her career is marked by impactful collaborations with large health systems, government agencies, and payers building quality improvement departments from the ground up. Her visionary leadership, creating sustainable systems that drive health improvements, has earned her positions as a thought leader on boards and councils, most recently, NCQA’s Public Sector Advisory Council. Most importantly, Jaimica thrives on improving the world around her.