Hires, Promotions, & Accolades
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AdvancedMD Accelerates Momentum as Standalone Company and Expands Leadership Team
AdvancedMD, a provider of cloud-based healthcare software for independent medical practices, announced that Amanda Sharp has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer and that Bryan Hunt has joined the company as its Chief Financial Officer.
J2 Interactive welcomes New VP of Strategy and Growth, Brian Fives
J2 Interactive is elated to welcome Brian Fives, their new VP of Strategy and Growth, to the J2 team. Brian has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare technology, specializing in software development, sales, and management. He joins them as Joe Rizzo, their VP of Strategy and Growth for 15+ years, is heading into a well-earned retirement in the coming months.
The Cigna Group Announces Leadership Changes to Accelerate the Company’s Growth Strategy
The Cigna Group, a global health company, announced leadership changes designed to further drive the company’s focus on customers and patients and accelerate its growth strategy. They are as follows: Brian Evanko named President and Chief Operating Officer, The Cigna Group; Ann Dennison named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Cigna Group; Nicole Jones, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, to assume oversight of Enterprise Marketing; Eric Palmer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Evernorth Health Services, to depart The Cigna Group.
Sellers Dorsey Welcomes Kara Curtis as Senior Director
Sellers Dorsey is proud to welcome Kara Curtis as a Senior Director. She will work to expand our services, driving improved outcomes for providers in key areas, including population health, value-based care, affordability, and quality optimization.
Twentyeight Health Hires Former Warby Parker Executive as COO to Support Rapid Growth, Meet Increasing Demand
Twentyeight Health, a digital-first women’s healthcare provider delivering convenient, affordable, and stigma-free reproductive and sexual care in 43 states and counting, announces that Mara Castro has joined the team as Chief Operating Officer. At this pivotal moment for women’s health in the United States, she will support Twentyeight Health’s rapid growth as it seeks to meet the surging demand for convenient online sexual and reproductive health services.
Appointments
Net Health Announces Appointment of Christy Totin as Chief Financial Officer
Net Health, a trusted source for specialized software solutions that empower healthcare providers, announced that Christy Totin has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, effective March 30, 2025. Most recently, Totin served as Net Health’s SVP, Finance & Accounting, and she previously held the roles of VP of Corporate Analytics & Insights and Director, Financial Planning & Analysis at the company.
Clever Care Health Plan Appoints Karen Walker Johnson as Chief Executive Officer
Clever Care Health Plan, a rapidly growing Medicare Advantage organization committed to culturally competent healthcare, announced the appointment of Karen Walker Johnson as chief executive officer. Having successfully guided the company as interim CEO over the past year, Johnson officially steps into the role, bringing strategic leadership and operational expertise to accelerate Clever Care’s growth and innovation.
ŌURA Appoints Ricky Bloomfield, MD as Chief Medical Officer
ŌURA, maker of Oura Ring, the most trusted smart ring, announced the appointment of Ricky Bloomfield, MD, as chief medical officer (CMO). In this role, Dr. Bloomfield will set the vision for Oura’s global healthcare programs and partnerships, shape its roadmap as it relates to adherence to ever-changing healthcare regulations, enable cross-functional collaboration across the organization to drive the direction of new hardware and software features to scale its healthcare ambitions and guide the company’s expansion in healthcare solutions.
Valo Health Appoints Accomplished Executive Peggy Dalicandro as Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Valo Health, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on transforming the drug discovery and development process using human-centric data and artificial intelligence (AI), announced the appointment of Peggy Dalicandro as Vice President, Head of Human Resources. In this newly created role, Dalicandro will shape Valo’s human capital strategy, lead talent acquisition, and support the scaling of the company.
Mobile Health Appoints Kenneth Faltischek as Chief Executive Officer to Lead its Next Phase of Growth and Innovation
Mobile Health, a provider of occupational health, wellness, and compliance services nationwide, has announced the appointment of Kenneth Faltischek as CEO. Faltischek is an experienced healthcare executive and long-term Mobile Health advisor who will lead the company into its next stage of innovation and expansion. Todd Wolf, Mobile Health’s current CEO, will transition to the role of strategic board advisor, focusing on high-impact growth initiatives, including exploring new markets and advancing key partnerships aligned with Mobile Health’s long-term vision.