As President of Curana Health Plans, Jeremy Dressen ensures that a rapidly growing number of residents and patients in senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities across the country have access to exceptional coverage for value-based services. A passionate advocate for value-based care and special needs populations, Jeremy brings deep operational expertise and strategic vision honed through decades of leadership across diverse healthcare sectors.
Jeremy’s career spans senior roles at major healthcare organizations, where he has led teams through high-growth phases, initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and complex business transformations. Prior to joining Curana Health, Jeremy served as the Senior Vice President of Enterprise Operations at Bright Health, Chief Operating Officer of QualChoice Medicare Advantage Plans for Catholic Health Initiatives, and as a national-level director and market Chief Operating Officer at UnitedHealth Group. Earlier in his career, he worked as a mediator and investigator at the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, underscoring his commitment to equity and public service.
Jeremy earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science and American government, graduating with high distinction and Scholar of the College honors from the University of Minnesota Morris. Outside of work, he’s an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, fishing, and lake activities. He also loves spending time with his active family—including energetically coaching his young son’s baseball team.