OUR CEO

Oversees administrative and care management services for MSSP ACO’s. The MSO ensures compliance with all MSSP regulations, it processes Medicare data enabling detailed analysis of care utilization and expenses of ACO patient population.

Established Medicare Shared Savings Program Accountable Care Organizations (MSSP ACO) that contracted directly with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services to manage the health care of Medicare beneficiaries. Between 2013 and 2015, three MSSP ACO’s started, all of which Dr. Trinh played a critical role in developing ; Akira Health, Inc., Akira Health of Fresno, and Akira Health of Los Angeles. The ACO’s have a presence throughout the entire state of California as well as the island of Guam.

Dr. Trinh provides oversight to the company’s current and future partnerships. He has worked with Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford Medical School, University Healthcare Alliance, and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital to establish the medical foundation. Assisted El Camino Hospital in physician network development. Developed clinical operational strategies for Plum Healthcare to reduce readmission rate and to deliver care to higher-acuity patients at two skilled nursing facilities in Santa Clara County. Consulting for Covenant Care and Cambridge Healthcare Services in the development of a post-acute care program and physician network for skilled nursing facilities located in Orange County, LA County, San Diego County, Fresno County, and Santa Clara County.

Represented the interests of 827 independent physicians and managed 100K commercial lives with a budget of $150M. Streamlined physician contracts and implemented a financial incentive program that dispensed two bonuses every year based on quality and utilization of care. Renegotiated all HMO contracts to achieve 5-7% annual increase in PMPM payment. Increased capital reserve from $3M to $20M.

Focused on inpatient physician services at Good Samaritan, O’Connor, and El Camino Hospitals in Santa Clara County. Responsible for strategic planning, contracting, marketing, physician recruitment, and financial operations of the corporation. Served as chairperson of the medicine department at Good Samaritan Hospital from 2004-2006 and on the quality assurance and utilization review committee at Good Samaritan Hospital. Established cost-saving programs for Health Net and Secure Horizons Medicare Advantage Plan by directly admitting patients from the ER to skilled nursing facilities.

Helped to develop a full-time hospitalist program. Served on the utilization committee to improve length of stay in hospital and skilled nursing facilities. Served on the quality assurance committee to conduct chart reviews and address quality issues regarding hospital services. Chaired the joint committee of hospital-based physicians and hospital nursing administration to plan and implement strategies to improve patient flow through the emergency room and hospital. Represented Santa Teresa Medical Center Hospitalist Division at regional meetings.

Practiced as an internist in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Started the hospitalist program for the medical group.

Directed health education programs for the indigent population. Organized community health events and procured grants for community health projects. Conducted efficiency studies to improve clinic operations. Conducted internal audit and quality assurance activities within the organization. Marketed the Medicare Waiver Program for the senior population in San Jose. Established and managed satellite clinics that provided health care to the homeless population, migrant workers, and undocumented immigrants.