Kristy Duffey is chief nursing officer of Optum Health and chief operating officer of Optum Home and Community Care. Duffey is responsible for driving Optum Health’s position as employer-of-choice for advance practice clinicians by leading key workforce development strategies and initiatives. She directs interdisciplinary clinical teams delivering care in the home, as well as in community settings such as skilled nursing facilities. Her teams bridge home and clinic to coordinate care across physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, social workers, and other experts to address a patient’s full medical, behavioral, and social needs. Duffey is a certified geriatric nurse practitioner and a fellow at the American Academy of Nursing. In 2023, she was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of their Top Women Leaders and Top Women to Watch.