About Us

Principal Joseph Paduda and his associates tap a wealth of industry insight and experience to deliver programs and services that reduce the cost and improve the performance of managed care programs without compromising the quality of health care.

We are smart and fast. Our continuous analysis of the health care industry and macro-economic factors along with our practical experiences working with clients to develop real savings keep us on top of the industry and able to respond with immediately actionable plans.

Services encompass research, competitive analysis, operational and sales improvements to the health care industry. It’s all highly customized – there are no cookie cutters in our briefcase.

Our national and regional client list includes insurers, managed care companies, employers, health care providers, and venture capitalists. Join them, contact us today.

Joseph Paduda
Principal of Health Strategy Associates

Joseph Paduda is a nationally recognized expert, speaker, media source and author on managed care in group health and in workers’ compensation. He translates complex data into actionable knowledge and is able to take an aerial view or to drill down into intricate niches.

His practical approach and more than 25 years of experience in the field give clients precise direction and applicable programs.

He writes the popular weblog Managed Care Matters attracting more than 1500 unique visitors a day and a good deal of comment in the health care world. His blogs are frequently republished on other sites. Mr. Paduda also conducts industry surveys, including one focused on managing pharmacy costs within workers’ compensation.

Prior to founding Health Strategy Associates in 1997, Mr. Paduda served in sales, marketing and management positions with managed care and insurance companies, including MetraComp, a United Health Care Company, Travelers Health Company, Liberty Mutual and American International Healthcare/AIG.

Mr. Paduda has a Master’s of Science Degree in Health Management from American University. Health Strategy Associates is based in Plainfield, NH and can be reached at 203-314-2632 or jpaduda@healthstrategyassoc.com.

Mr. Paduda also has a lifetime commitment to competitive rowing and is author of the book The Art of Sculling. He continues to row in masters competitions and has won multiple national championships.

To arrange an interview or speaking engagement, contact: Helen King Patterson, King Knight Communications at 813-690-4787; or helen@kingknight.com.

The latest from Joe’s blog

Mar
28

Two big things

Joe Paduda

Aren’t getting near enough coverage from industry media. We’re talking about the battle over prior authorizations (PA) and the Change Healthcare cyber attack. Both have major implications for healthcare and workers’ comp; I’ll very briefly summarize both here and we’ll … Continue reading Two big things

Mar
27

They lied to you.

Joe Paduda

A really scary study was just published…one that shows just how deadly healthcare misinformation is. Not “can be”, but is. Remember those politicians promoting hydroxychloroquine as a cure for COVID – AFTER studies showed it had little to no benefit … Continue reading They lied to you.

Mar
26

The Pro-Life solution to the US health crisis

Joe Paduda

There’s a health crisis in the US – more people are dying younger, most from preventable diseases. The good news is this is fixable. Sure there are any number of causes – the opioid epidemic continues to destroy lives, more … Continue reading The Pro-Life solution to the US health crisis