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Samantha Walter is a Business Development Partner on the Bio + Health team at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), where she works with portfolio companies across healthcare IT, digital health, and life sciences. Previously, she held revenue cycle and operations roles at Huron Consulting, led payer strategy at Elevance Health (Carelon), served as VP of Network Operations at Quartet Health, and built a Direct Contracting Entity (DCE) focused on value-based primary care. She brings a rare combination of provider-side, payer-side, and investor perspectives to healthcare revenue cycle strategy.
Credentials
- Business Development Partner, a16z Bio + Health
- Former VP Network Operations, Quartet Health
- Former Payer Strategy, Elevance Health (Carelon)
- Former RCM Consulting, Huron Consulting Group
Areas of Expertise
Revenue Cycle StrategyPayer-Provider DynamicsValue-Based Care ModelsHealthcare AI & AutomationRCM Technology Stack
Articles by Samantha Walter
Therapist Compensation Models: W-2, 1099, Fee Split, and Salary Structures
Team & Leadership · January 29, 2026
California Mental Health Reimbursement Rates 2026: Complete Provider Guide
State Guides · January 29, 2026
Solo vs. Group Practice: Making the Right Choice for Your Career
Practice Growth · January 29, 2026
Tax Guide for Therapists: Deductions, Structures, and Planning
Financial Management · January 29, 2026
Financial KPIs for Therapy Practices: What Numbers to Watch (2026)
Financial Management · January 29, 2026
Setting Your Therapy Session Rates: A Data-Driven Approach
Financial Management · January 29, 2026
Cash Flow Management for Therapy Practices: Never Run Out of Money
Financial Management · January 29, 2026
Superbills for Therapy: The Complete Guide to Out-of-Network Reimbursement
Billing & Reimbursement · January 29, 2026
Billing for Psychological Testing: Codes, Documentation & Authorization
Billing & Reimbursement · January 29, 2026
How to Negotiate Insurance Contracts: A Therapist's Guide to Better Rates
Billing & Reimbursement · January 29, 2026
The Complete Guide to Mental Health Claim Denials: Prevention, Appeals & Recovery (2026)
Billing & Reimbursement · January 29, 2026
Insurance Credentialing for Therapists: The Complete 2026 Guide
Billing & Reimbursement · January 29, 2026
Understanding ERAs and EOBs: Decoding Insurance Payment Information
Billing & Reimbursement · January 29, 2026