Elizabeth Woodard is a strategic healthcare leader with more than two decades of experience spanning behavioral health, managed care operations, and healthcare technology. She holds a Master’s in Counseling, an MBA, and professional licensure as both an LPC and LCMHC.
Elizabeth began her career in clinical practice, providing direct care and leading multidisciplinary teams within behavioral health and utilization management programs. Her early leadership roles at Magellan Health in both CM and UM deepened her understanding of payer operations, regulatory compliance, and the realities of care delivery across diverse populations.
In 2019, Elizabeth joined HealthEdge as a Clinical Subject Matter Expert, guiding payer clients through implementations of the GuidingCare® platform and translating complex UM, CM, and A&G workflows into efficient, audit-ready solutions. She later served as Director of Product Management at Vital Data Technology, where she led strategy and development for an enterprise-level utilization management platform that supported scalable, compliant, and user-centered operations.
At Anoteros, Elizabeth leads healthcare IT implementations, workflow optimization, and AI-driven automation initiatives for payer organizations. She brings a rare combination of clinical insight, operational depth, and product strategy expertise—helping clients bridge the gap between clinical operations and technology while driving measurable outcomes and regulatory excellence.
Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys exploring the mountains of Western North Carolina, sewing, supporting her favorite NFL team, and spending time with her two cats.
Elizabeth Woodard
