Dr. DaWana Stubbs, MD, MBA, CHIE

Expert Publications

• Barriers and facilitators to chronic pain self-management: a qualitative study of primary care patients with comorbid musculoskeletal pain and depression.
• Self-management support and communication from nurse care managers compared with primary care physicians: a focus group study of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Media Releases

Celebrating Over Two Decades of Transformative Contributions to Healthcare Quality and Women’s Empowerment

DaWana Stubbs, MD, MBA, CHIE, a distinguished physician executive with over two decades of extensive medical experience, continues to make significant strides in the healthcare sector. With a robust background in strategic leadership and governance, Dr. Stubbs has dedicated her career to enhancing clinical operations, medical education, and quality managed care across multi-state healthcare organizations.

Serving as a Physician Surveyor with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in Washington, D.C. since 2016, Dr. Stubbs plays a pivotal role in performing comprehensive quality surveys for health plans. Her expertise in interpreting and applying NCQA standards ensures that organizations achieve the highly esteemed NCQA seal, a testament to their commitment to exceptional healthcare quality.

Dr. Stubbs graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1993, where she also completed her internal medicine residency from 1993 to 1996. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Research degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.

From August 1996 to October 2010, Dr. Stubbs served as an Internal Medicine Physician with IU Medical Group Primary Care in Indianapolis, Indiana. She then became a Staff Physician at St. Vincent Hospital, working there from 2010 to 2016. In February 2013, she transitioned into Managed Care, working for Centene Corporation as Medical Director, CareSource as Vice President of Medical Services and Anthem, Inc. as Regional Vice President. She is currently employed with Humana, Inc, as Chief Medical Officer for the Indiana market. 

Dr. Stubbs’s credentials are further endorsed by her status as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and a Certified Healthcare Insurance Executive. She is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the American College of Healthcare Executives and the National Association of Managed Care Physicians. Her leadership extends to community service as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Ivy Endowment, Incorporated. 

Recognized for her impactful contributions, Dr. Stubbs has been celebrated as one of The Top 50 Women Leaders of Indiana for 2023 and The Top 50 Women Leaders of Indianapolis for 2024 by Women We Admire. Additionally, she was honored as a Game-Changing Woman of Indiana by the Integrating Women Leaders Foundation in September 2024.

Dr. Stubbs’s unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence and advocacy for women makes her a vital asset to the healthcare community. Her leadership not only enhances the quality of care but also inspires future generations of healthcare professionals.

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