Seema Verma

Executive Vice President & General Manager

Oracle Health

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Jon Venverloh

Venus Development Group

Jeff Verschleiser

Millennium Management

Seema Verma’s Biography

Seema Verma is the current Executive Vice President and General Manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences. The breadth of her experience in the industry has taken her from the halls of public hospitals to the halls of power in Washington, D.C., making her one of the most influential and consequential leaders in the industry.

In her current position, Seema oversees Oracle's clinical and clinical trials applications portfolio. She’s working to help narrow the divide between clinical research and clinical care, so patient outcomes are improved by the insights unlocked through Oracle’s cutting-edge cloud and AI technology.

Seema began her career with the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County (HHC). This experience gave her invaluable exposure to the complicated challenges providers and their patients face on the front lines. After her time in Marion County, Seema went on to found a national healthcare consulting company focused on public health policy. Over the years, she worked with state governments and the private sector, growing the firm into one of the most respected... Seema Verma is the current Executive Vice President and General Manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences. The breadth of her experience in the industry has taken her from the halls of public hospitals to the halls of power in Washington, D.C., making her one of the most influential and consequential leaders in the industry.

In her current position, Seema oversees Oracle's clinical and clinical trials applications portfolio. She’s working to help narrow the divide between clinical research and clinical care, so patient outcomes are improved by the insights unlocked through Oracle’s cutting-edge cloud and AI technology.

Seema began her career with the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County (HHC). This experience gave her invaluable exposure to the complicated challenges providers and their patients face on the front lines. After her time in Marion County, Seema went on to found a national healthcare consulting company focused on public health policy. Over the years, she worked with state governments and the private sector, growing the firm into one of the most respected in the country before selling it.

During the first Trump administration, Seema was confirmed by the US Senate on a bipartisan basis to serve as the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

She served from 2017 to 2021, making her one of the longest-serving administrators in history. She had many successes during her tenure, including the historic Patients Over Paperwork initiative, which prioritized reducing patient costs and clearing unnecessary, bureaucratic red tape.

In addition to her current role with Oracle, Seema serves on the boards of multiple organizations in an advisory capacity. These include the University of Southern California (USC), LifeStance Health, and Tapestry Health. READ MORE VIEW LESS

Seema Verma’s Background

Oracle Health

Executive Vice President & General Manager

Jan 2024 - Present

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Oracle Health combines data and technology to help the healthcare ecosystem evolve and improve patient outcomes. Oracle Health is dedicated to building an open healthcare platform that will give providers access to powerful tools to allow data-driven insights and human-focused experiences to reduce obstacles and improve connections between stakeholders.

Oracle Health

Senior Vice President & General Manager

Apr 2023 - Jan 2024

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Seema Verma, LLC

Advisor & Consultant

2021 - Jun 2023

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Administrator

Mar 2017 - Jan 2021

Washington, DC, USA

As CMS administrator, Seema oversaw Medicare, Medicaid, and the Insurance Exchanges, the healthcare insurance programs for more than 140 million Americans combined. During her tenure, she prioritized price transparency and worked to cut red tape and reduce prices with her historic Patients Over Paperwork initiative.

SVC, Inc.

Founder, President & CEO

Jun 2001 - Mar 2017

Carmel, IN, USA

Seema founded her own healthcare consulting firm, which focused on public health policy. She built this firm into one of the most successful in the country, collaborating extensively with state governments and the private sector before eventually selling the firm.

Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County

Vice President of Corporate Planning

1997 - 2001

Indianapolis, IN, USA

The mission of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County is to promote the health of the community and provide healthcare to the underserved. During her tenure, Seema saw firsthand the challenges faced by both patients and providers, and this experience formed the bedrock for the rest of her career.

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Interviews

Fireside Chat with Safra Catz and Seema Verma: Oracle Health Summit 2024

Video interview

Oct 2024

Oracle CEO Safra Catz sits down with Seema Verma to talk about Oracle’s comprehensive approach to solving problems in the healthcare industry.

Seema Verma on Where We Are At Merging Cerner into Oracle Health and What's Next

Video interview

Sep 2024

Seema Verma talks with a reporter from Healthcare IT Today at the Oracle CloudWorld conference.

Thought Leadership

It's time to hand Cybersecurity Over to the Computers

Author

Apr 2024

Larry Ellison and Seema Verma discuss how recent cyber attacks in the healthcare industry underscore the urgency of modernizing our approach to cybersecurity.

The Medicare Status Quo Can’t Last

Author

Feb 2023

Seema Verma examines common-sense, market-based reforms to Medicare and shares insights from her experience as the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

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Awards & Recognition

Modern Healthcare

Most Influential People in the Healthcare Industry

2024

Seema Verma was named the 47th most influential person in the healthcare industry in Modern Healthcare’s annual ranking of influential industry leaders.

Modern Healthcare

Most Influential People in the Healthcare Industry

2020

Seema Verma was named the 16th most influential person in the healthcare industry in Modern Healthcare’s annual ranking of influential industry leaders.

Modern Healthcare

The Most Influential Person in the Healthcare Industry

2019

Seema Verma was named the most influential person in the healthcare industry in Modern Healthcare’s annual ranking of influential industry leaders.

Modern Healthcare

Top 25 Women Leaders in Healthcare

2019

Modern Healthcare’s list of the Top 25 Women Leaders honors female executives from all sectors of the industry. They are high achievers who develop policy, drive change, and guide delivery and implementation nationwide.

John C. Render Award for Health Policy, Indiana Hospital Association

Winner

2019

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Each year, the Indiana Hospital Association recognizes the invaluable contributions of the people and institutions who work tirelessly to ensure the best possible care for Hoosiers.

American Society of Nephrology President's Medal

Winner

2019

Each year, the society awards its highest honor to Department of Health and Human Services administration officials for their role in advancing kidney health.

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Federal Leadership Award

2019

HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a global advisor, thought leader, and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology.

Politico Top 50 Leaders

2017

Seema Verma was included in Politico’s annual list of the top 50 leaders.

Nancy A. Maloley Outstanding Public Servant Award

Winner

2017

This award was established to recognize a Hoosier Republican woman who demonstrates extraordinary dedication to serving the public through appointed governmental or political office.

Indianapolis Business Journal Woman of Influence

2017

IBJ’s Women of Influence program recognizes women who have risen to the highest levels of business, the arts, and community and public service in central Indiana.

Sagamore of the Wabash Award from Governor Mike Pence

2015

This is a top honor for private citizens in the state of Indiana.

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Speaking Engagements

Oracle Health Summit

Speaker

Oct 2024

The 2024 Oracle Health Summit brought together customers, industry leaders, and Oracle executives to discuss the most pressing and complex challenges facing the healthcare industry today.

HLTH

Speaker

Oct 2024

With over 12,000 attendees, thousands of CEOs, and hundreds of speakers, the HLTH conference is one of the most important events for the healthcare industry every year.