Leaders with Decades of
Managed Care Experience

Patrick Phillips is a pioneer in Medicare Advantage technology. His expertise in designing HIPAA-compliant software drew him into the MA space before the Medicare Modernization Act took effect.

Frustrated by the inefficiencies and high costs of adapting generic platforms to the unique demands of health plans, he founded Cavulus in 2006 to deliver a purpose-built solution tailored specifically for the industry.

With flagship solution, MedicareCRM, Patrick pioneered an entirely new category, championed the SaaS delivery model, and guided health plans toward cloud adoption well before it became standard practice.

Today, as Founder and visionary leader, he steers Cavulus toward the future with Cavulus|One, an innovative platform that establishes the next generation of health plan technology through advanced interoperability. This delivers unprecedented visibility and insights, empowering managed care organizations to shift their focus from administrative burdens to delivering personalized, meaningful benefits that truly enhance members' lives.

Mike Perriccio is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 25 years of leadership experience guiding organizations through growth, expansion, and transformation. He has founded, scaled, and advised multiple healthcare and health tech companies specializing in Medicare populations, care coordination, and provider enablement, while collaborating with strategic capital partners to fuel sustainable scaling.

He founded C3HealthcareRx, a company dedicated to reducing hospital readmissions and enhancing medication management for Medicare patients with chronic conditions. Under his leadership, the organization expanded nationally through strategic partnerships with health systems and payors, as well as targeted acquisitions.

Mike also co-founded MindHealthy, which provides innovative assessment and collaborative care tools to empower providers, and established Dementia-Awareness.org, a nonprofit committed to delivering education, resources, and support for individuals and families impacted by cognitive impairment.He actively serves on multiple Boards and Advisory Boards, contributing his expertise to advance healthcare innovation and patient-centered care.

Peter Phillips is typically one of the first points of contact you'll have with Cavulus. Drawing on his extensive background in consulting, management, and operations, he brings a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by managed care organizations.

Peter excels at aligning the right mix of talent, expertise, and technology to address each client's specific needs.As leader of Cavulus's account management and client services teams, he oversees every aspect of the client journey—from initial deployment and implementation through ongoing day-to-day operations and optimization.

His in-depth, granular knowledge of the full Cavulus platform and decades of specialized experience in Medicare Advantage marketing, sales, enrollment and member retenion  processes, Peter and his team deliver practical, high-impact solutions that streamline and strengthen your entire information supply chain, from data intake to member engagement and beyond.

Mark Kricunas is a highly experienced leader in business operations, finance, and legal affairs, with specialized deep expertise across the entire Medicare Advantage ecosystem. His background encompasses the full MA lifecycle—from successfully filing new plans with CMS, to managing health plan financials, to leading complex operational environments at scale.

Widely regarded as an authority in Medicare Advantage risk adjustment, Mark has played a pivotal role in developing industry-leading practices that continue to influence today’s HEDIS, CAHPS, and CMS Star Ratings methodologies. His insights stem from his prior tenure as a partner at a prominent risk adjustment consultancy, where he helped shape standards and strategies that remain foundational to the field.

As Chief Compliance Officer at Cavulus, Mark partners closely with clients to convert intricate regulatory requirements into clear, actionable, and fully compliant strategies. He delivers strategic legal counsel, negotiates key commercial agreements, and ensures that operations grow responsibly while staying firmly aligned with CMS regulations and broader healthcare compliance frameworks.

Paul Luc is Chief of Staff at Cavulus, where he drives operational strategy across Client Operations, Product, Project Management, and IT. He partners closely with executive leadership to align vision with execution, strengthen performance, and modernize systems within a highly-regulated industry.

Previously serving as VP of Strategy, Paul led high-priority initiatives spanning sales strategy, marketing, CRM implementation, legal, and strategic partnerships. He served as a trusted advisor to executives at leading Medicare Advantage Organizations, helping them manage AEP pressure, channel strategy, and CMS transaction integrity.  

Earlier in his career, Paul held leadership roles at at UPMC Health Plan and with a tech-focused consultancy where he built seminal broker distribution networks, led quality improvement and CMS Stars initiatives that helped secure significant federal bonus revenue, and supported enterprise software modernization efforts.

Across every chapter of his career, he’s been known for stepping into ambiguity, building structure where none exists, and aligning teams to execute with clarity and accountability.

Matt Lerch is a senior healthcare executive with 25 years of experience in Medicare sales, operations, and HealthTech. He specializes in customer success, enterprise delivery, and CMS-compliant execution within complex, highly regulated environments.

As Vice President of Customer Success at Cavulus, Matt partners with payers and their distribution organizations to align strategy, implementation, and regulatory requirements - helping teams scale efficiently while maintaining strong compliance discipline and operational rigor.

Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Cigna-HealthSpring and WellCare Health Plans, where he built and managed multi-state agent contracting operations, led telesales and broker teams, and developed performance frameworks to strengthen oversight and execution.

Known as a practical and collaborative leader, Matt brings a steady operational mindset and deep knowledge of Medicare Advantage and Part D, helping organizations navigate complexity with clarity and discipline.