David Hines

David Hines is the Executive Director of Benefits for Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS). His career started at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee in claims management. He went on to serve as the director of operations for the State of Tennessee Employee Health Plans; benefits manager for Nissan Motor Manufacturing; and insurance director for Rutherford County, TN. While at MNPS, David has established a network of primary care clinics to serve employees, retirees, and their dependents. In 2017, he opened MNPS’ first integrated health and wellness facility, combining primary care, behavioral health, health coaching, fitness, physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, and pharmacy. His current work extends to creating greater access to specialty care through clinic-based telehealth and the development and expansion of value-based care, including adoption of bundled payment programs for medical services ranging from maternity care to surgical weight loss.