With an extensive background spanning over two decades in healthcare finance, Gretchen Payne currently leads as the Chief Financial Officer at Core Clinical Partners, where she leverages her expertise to enhance financial strategies and ensure sustainable growth. A Certified Public Accountant and Master of Business Administration graduate from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Gretchen’s extensive knowledge in financial analysis and healthcare management has significantly contributed to Core’s evolution in the highly dynamic space.

Before her tenure at Core, Gretchen served as the Vice President of Finance and Revenue for a large practice management company, where she managed substantial financial operations and led diverse teams in revenue cycle management, budget management, financial reporting, and strategic forecasting. Her leadership was instrumental in scaling the company’s operations from local startup to a national size, driving significant revenue growth and enhanced profitability. Gretchen also excelled in financial consulting, where she navigated a wide array of challenges in optimizing revenue cycle processes and restructuring financial statements for companies transitioning from private equity ownership to public market readiness.

At Core Clinical Partners, Gretchen is pivotal in developing strategic partnerships and aligning financial goals, ensuring the company not only meets but exceeds the financial health necessary to provide top-tier patient care. Her dedication to transparency and accountability makes her a key player in Core’s mission to deliver compassionate healthcare through true partnership.

Gretchen is based out of Core’s Louisiana office and resides in Lafayette with her husband and their two sons.