Clay Hamilton, MPA, CPO, is a seasoned health system specialist with extensive experience in the healthcare sector. Currently serving as a Health System Specialist and QPP Planner at the Defense Health Agency since April 2021, Clay has previously held roles such as Senior Healthcare Business Analyst and Health System Specialist at the US Army Medical Department. Clay's career includes significant positions within the United States Department of Defense, specifically at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, where responsibilities included Director for Health Care Business and TRICARE Operations Analyst. With a background as a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy, Clay also possesses a Master of Public Administration in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management from National University.