Aaron Blackman

Growth-focused healthcare business development executive with extensive experience driving revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and market expansion across home care, hospitals, health systems, post-acute care, senior housing, and healthcare technology. Develop high-value referral networks, launch new service lines, execute go-to-market strategies, and strengthen provider and payer relationships that deliver measurable business results. Partner with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities, evaluate healthcare investments, and implement strategies that increase revenue, grow census, improve operational performance, and maximize enterprise value.

Vice President – Business Development & Strategic Partnerships - Marks Home Care - Brooklyn, NY

(2025-03)

Lead enterprise growth strategy across home care operations. Identify new market opportunities and establish strategic partnerships. Expand service offerings and guide business development initiatives. Bolster organizational performance and long-term sustainability.

• Increased annual revenue by 15% by launching Private Pay and OPWDD service lines while reducing Medicaid dependence.
• Grew census 11% by securing referral partnerships with Northwell Health and regional health systems.
• Achieved 40% referral-to-admission conversion through development of strategic hospital partnerships.
• Reduced scheduling costs by 15% through implementation of AI-powered caregiver matching platform.
• Cut hospital readmissions by 8% by directing deployment of AI-enabled operational solutions.
• Built business development team by recruiting and leading 3 professionals.
• Positioned organization for future growth by negotiating CMS GUIDE and Hospital-at-Home initiatives for 2026 launch.

Executive-in-Residence & Healthcare Strategy Consultant - Meridian Capital Group - New York, NY

(2022-01 - 2025-03)

Provided strategic advisory services to executive leadership on healthcare investments, market opportunities, regulatory strategy, and capital deployment. Supported organizational growth through investment analysis, market intelligence, and strategic planning across post-acute and senior care sectors.

• Reviewed over 500 acquisition opportunities across senior housing, home health, skilled nursing, and healthcare services.
• Designed and launched Meridian's captive healthcare lending platform supporting senior care and post-acute investments.
• Expedited multi-state licensing timelines from 10 months to 6 months through streamlined regulatory strategy.
• Improved executive investment decision-making by presenting strategic analyses and actionable insights to executive leadership and institutional investors.
• Underpinned healthcare M&A strategy through financial analysis, valuation, and market assessment.
• Expanded investment capabilities by identifying strategic growth opportunities across healthcare markets.

Director – Sales & Marketing (Consultant) - Amber Home Care - Brooklyn, NY

(2020-01 - 2021-01)

Drove sales, marketing, and referral development initiatives to increase occupancy, strengthen market presence, and expand relationships with referral sources throughout post-acute care community.

• Hiked occupancy from 66% to 85% by rebuilding referral networks and augmenting payer relationships.
• Lowered customer acquisition costs by 28% with targeted marketing initiatives.
• Increased referral partnerships with hospitals, discharge planners, elder law attorneys, and community organizations.
• Improved census growth by developing robust payer and referral relationships.
• Enhanced community outreach to capture referral opportunities.

Healthcare Strategy Advisor - White House Office of American Innovation - Washington, D.C.

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

Advised on healthcare innovation initiatives and public-private partnerships, supporting national healthcare priorities. Developed strategic healthcare solutions in collaboration with government and industry stakeholders. Contributed to policy initiatives and supported programs designed to improve healthcare delivery and innovation.

• Provided policy recommendations, drove healthcare innovation initiatives, and built executive policy frameworks to support unemployment insurance backstop.
• Supported Operation Warp Speed initiatives by contributing to healthcare strategy and public-private partnership development.

Vice President – Business Development & Strategy (Consultant) - Slingshot Health (Tiger Global) - New York, NY

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

Directed commercialization initiatives for healthcare technology solutions. Shaped market strategy, optimized investor readiness, and developed provider relationships. Accelerated adoption within health systems.

• Boosted customer conversion by 18% following implementation of enterprise analytics platform.
• Led commercialization strategy that facilitated company expansion.
• Secured strategic partnerships with leading academic medical centers and regional health systems.
• Supported fundraising initiatives with development of investor growth models.
• Expanded provider network following strategic alliance negotiations.
• Optimized executive decision-making with provision of enhanced analytics and business intelligence.

Managing Partner - Venture Quest Capital Partners - New York, NY

(2017-04 - 2020-03)

Oversaw investment strategy, business development, and strategic advisory activities. Identified healthcare growth opportunities, evaluated investment potential, and developed strategic partnerships. Supported portfolio expansion with executive leadership and market analysis.

• Evaluated investment opportunities across healthcare and related sectors to pinpoint growth and partnership potential.
• Grew portfolio, investor relationships, and business development across organizations.

Executive-in-Residence & Board Advisor - Northwell Health - Manhasset, NY

(2017-01 - 2018-12)

Advised executive and board leadership on strategic initiatives involving post-acute care, healthcare innovation, organizational planning, and partnership opportunities that facilitated enterprise transformations.

• Counseled executive leadership on post-acute strategy, healthcare innovation, and business development initiatives.
• Presented strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board stakeholders.
• Contributed to long-term growth planning with strategic asset reviews and partnership development.
• Optimized organizational strategy by promoting innovation and business transformation initiatives.
• Delivered board-level strategic advisory, improving executive planning.

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer - Assura Group/MortgageSecure - New York, NY

(2009-01 - 2016-12)

Founded and scaled insurance venture from concept through commercialization and successful exit. Directed corporate strategy, product development, fundraising, licensing, and strategic growth initiatives. Built long-term enterprise value.

• Achieved successful company exit at $30 million valuation while retaining royalty rights.
• Commercialized nation's first patent-protected supplemental unemployment insurance product.
• Licensed products across 48 states enabling national expansion.
• Secured private investment capital to finance business growth.
• Forged strategic industry partnerships that accelerated commercialization.

Advanced Coursework - Finance - Columbia Business School

Master of Business Administration - Health/Health Care Administration & Management - Columbia Business School

Master of Business Administration - Healthcare - University of Maryland, College Park

Master of Business Administration - Finance - University of Baltimore

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Finance - Ner Israel Rabbinical College