About
A scientist's rigor, an operator's patience.
Lucas D. Taylor is President of Astrana Health's Southwest Division, overseeing operations in Nevada, Arizona, and California. Here, he is focused on building foundations for profitable growth and sustainable products that serve both providers and patients in advancing the mission of healthy communities.
With extensive experience across payers, providers, and Independent Physician Associations, Mr. Taylor has been instrumental in guiding healthcare organizations toward patient-centered care. Prior to joining Astrana Health, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations at Upperline Health, the nation's largest specialty-focused Accountable Care Organization (ACO). He also played a pivotal role at Alignment Healthcare, leading the company from startup to a leading Medicare Advantage company and its 2021 IPO.
Mr. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of California, San Diego, and was the top award winner in the University of Notre Dame's MBA program.
Track record
The roles behind the résumé
Foundation
Biochemistry at UC San Diego
A Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry — a scientist's habit of asking what the data actually says, formed long before the first spreadsheet or board deck.
Startup to IPO
Alignment Healthcare
Played a pivotal role guiding the company from startup to a leading Medicare Advantage organization, culminating in its 2021 IPO. Growth that had to hold up under public scrutiny.
Sharpening the craft
Notre Dame MBA — top award winner
Top award winner in the University of Notre Dame's MBA program, pairing clinical fluency with the discipline of operating a business at scale.
Specialty at scale
Upperline Health
Senior Vice President of Operations at the nation's largest specialty-focused Accountable Care Organization — proving that specialty care can carry risk and still put the patient first.
Today
President, Southwest Division — Astrana Health
Overseeing operations across Nevada, Arizona, and California: building foundations for profitable growth and sustainable products that serve providers and patients alike.