Rachit Thariani, MBA

Chief Administrative Officer, Post-Acute and Home-Based Care Division 
Rachit Thariani is chief administrative officer for the Wexner Medical Center’s Post-Acute and Home-Based Care Division. In this role, he oversees a portfolio of programs and services aimed at creating a seamless continuum of care extending into the home and in post-acute settings, meeting patients where they are to offer a more convenient, accessible and personalized health care experience. Rachit also leads Ohio State’s value-based care initiatives, including serving as the executive leader for the accountable care organization. 

Since joining Ohio State in 2004, Rachit has held various leadership positions, including chief population health officer, chief strategy officer (interim) and chief planning officer for the Wexner Medical Center. Throughout his tenure, he’s been instrumental in driving strategic growth, developing and implementing high-impact strategic plans, providing innovative patient-centric care solutions such as hospital-at-home and establishing new partnerships across the health care spectrum, including the Healthy State Alliance. 

Rachit is an alumnus of the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State, where he earned his MBA with a specialization in finance. He also holds a master’s degree in management studies (finance) and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Mumbai. A firm believer in giving back to the community, he serves on the board of Gladden Community House and the Upper Arlington Commission on Aging.