Appointments
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DirectTrust® Names Lisa Nelson as Chief Technical Officer
DirectTrust®, a non-profit healthcare industry alliance focused on scaling trust in healthcare technology and data exchange through standards, accreditation, and other services, announced the appointment of Lisa R. Nelson MS, MBA as Chief Technical Officer (CTO), effective April 1, 2025. Nelson, a highly respected medical informaticist and innovator, brings over 25 years of experience in advancing interoperability, patient-centered data exchange, and health information technology standards development to her new role.
Connexall Appoints Health Technology Innovator Sandy Saggar as CEO
Connexall, a global clinical communication and collaboration solutions company, announced that it has appointed Sandy Saggar as Chief Executive Officer.
DarioHealth Appoints Healthcare Industry Leader Larry Leisure to Board of Directors
DarioHealth Corp., an AI-driven digital health solutions, announced the appointment of Lawrence (Larry) B. Leisure to its Board of Directors, bringing four decades of healthcare leadership, managed care expertise, and digital health innovation to the company’s governance.
LifeStance Appoints Dave Bourdon as CEO; Ken Burdick Named Executive Chairman
LifeStance Health Group, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of outpatient mental health care, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dave Bourdon as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Bourdon, who joined LifeStance as Chief Financial Officer in 2022, is succeeding Ken Burdick, who is retiring from his role as CEO and will assume the role of Executive Chairman. Bourdon has also been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors. In addition, Ryan McGroarty has been appointed to serve as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer and brings over 25 years of health care experience, including 15 years in CFO roles. Bourdon’s appointment is effective Monday, March 3, and McGroarty’s appointment is effective Monday, March 17.
Interstate Health Appoints Speaker Newt Gingrich, Joe DeSantis and Nicholas Zeppos to Advisory Board
Interstate Health announced that it has added three prominent leaders to its advisory board: Speaker Newt Gingrich, Joe DeSantis and Nicholas S. Zeppos. With these appointments, the advisory board has deepened its resources and expertise across various strategic disciplines including healthcare, public policy and operations strategy.
Carenet Health Appoints Steven Amaya as Chief Financial Officer for Its Next Phase of Strategic Growth & Innovation
Carenet Health, a tech-enabled healthcare services company, proudly announces the appointment of Steven Amaya as Chief Financial Officer. This strategic addition to the executive leadership team positions Carenet for another year of rapid growth in partnership with the country’s leading payer, provider, and healthcare technology and services companies.
Shearwater Health Appoints Mike Tudeen as Chairman of the Board
Shearwater Health, a clinician-led clinical solutions company for healthcare partners, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Tudeen as Chairman of the Board, effective February 15, 2025. Tudeen will provide strategic leadership to Shearwater’s Board of Directors and collaborate closely with its Executive Team to drive Shearwater’s continued growth and impact in the healthcare industry forward.
Knack RCM Announces Michelle Brown as New Vice President of Transformation
Knack RCM, a leader in tech-enabled, end-to-end customizable revenue cycle management (RCM) services, proudly announces the appointment of Michelle Brown as its new Vice President of Transformation.
Real Chemistry Deepens Leadership Bench with Industry Elites Jeff Lupinacci and Julia Gaebler, Ph.D
Real Chemistry, an AI-driven insights and marketing communications company for the healthcare sector, announced the appointment of Jeff Lupinacci as Chief Financial Officer and Julia Gaebler, Ph.D., as President, Market Access. These strategic hires underscore Real Chemistry’s commitment to driving innovation and meeting the evolving needs of its clients.
CareSource Foundation Announces Appointment of Mathile, Mills and Ward to Board of Directors
The CareSource Foundation announced the appointment of Michelle Mathile, Barbara Mills and Rev. Vanessa Oliver Ward to its board of directors. They bring a wealth of experience in philanthropy, community leadership and a steadfast commitment to improving the lives of underserved populations.
Healthcare IT Leaders Appoints CEO Ben Hilmes, MHA, FACHE, to its Board of Directors
Healthcare IT Leaders is pleased to announce the addition of Ben Hilmes, MHA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, to its Board of Directors. The appointment follows Mr. Hilmes’ successful first year as CEO, during which he led significant company growth and operational improvements.
Hires, Promotions, & Accolades
Volpara Health Announces Leadership Transition
Volpara Health, a global leader in AI-powered breast health solutions and a subsidiary of Lunit, announced that Craig Hadfield, Volpara’s Chief Customer and Financial Officer, will become CEO on April 1, succeeding Teri Thomas as she pursues her next career steps.
TechPoint Taps Eli Lilly and Company Exec Tim Coleman for 2025 Trailblazer Award
Eli Lilly and Company’s Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President Timothy F. Coleman will be honored as the Indiana tech sector’s 2025 Trailblazer by TechPoint, the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership’s industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy.
MGMA Welcomes Julia Rosen as Senior Vice President of IT and Sam Shaheen as Vice President of Marketing
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the nation’s largest association focused on the business of medical practice management, announced the hiring of Julia Rosen as Senior Vice President of IT and Sam Shaheen as Vice President of Marketing.
Mary Griskewicz Joins Point-of-Care Partners as Regulatory Resource Center Lead
Point-of-Care Partners (POCP) is thrilled to welcome Mary Griskewicz as the new Regulatory Resource Center Lead. With more than 25 years of experience in health policy, regulatory strategy and digital health, Mary brings a wealth of expertise to POCP’s clients navigating the evolving landscape of federal and state health IT policy.
HRSA Announces Tom Engels Return as Administrator
HRSA welcomes Tom Engels as their Administrator. Mr. Engels previously led the Agency from 2019 to 2021 and brings a wealth of experience, including his work on the White House’s COVID-19 task force and implementing the Provider Relief Fund. He returns to HRSA from his recent role as Sergeant at Arms at the Wisconsin Senate.
Cigna Healthcare Names Paul Virtell to Lead Supplemental Health Business
Cigna Healthcare has named longtime benefits industry leader Paul Virtell as president of its Supplemental Health business. In this role, Paul will be responsible for the overall strategy, daily operations, and growth of the supplemental health business, which is focused on helping customers pay for out-of-pocket expenses when a serious illness or accident occurs.
Evidently Hires Kai Romero, MD, as Head of Clinical Success
Evidently, a clinical data intelligence platform, has tapped Kai Romero, MD, as its head of clinical success. This marks the first major hire since the organization closed its $15 million Series A funding round in December 2024.