Health IT Hires, Appointments, and Who’s Hiring

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Posted By: Roberta Mullin April 15, 2025

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Civitas Networks for Health Announces Jolie Ritzo as Interim CEO
Civitas Networks for Health is pleased to share that Jolie Ritzo, MPH, has been appointed Interim CEO, effective April 11, 2025. Jolie has been with Civitas since its founding and most recently served as their Vice President of Strategy and Network Engagement. With more than 15 years of experience advancing health data exchange, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and public health improvement, she brings the strategic vision and steady leadership needed during this important transition.

Your Behavioral Health Appoints Matthew Zubiller as Chief Executive Officer
Your Behavioral Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Zubiller as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Zubiller takes the helm from Michael “Mike” Joly, who built and led the organization’s three prominent behavioral healthcare brands— Neuro Wellness Spa, Clear Behavioral Health, and New Life House over his nearly 30-year tenure at YBH.

Leading Cardiologist & Echocardiographer Appointed Medical Director of NYU Langone’s Aortic Center
Geraldine Ong, MD, MSc, an esteemed cardiologist and clinical investigator specializing in in the diagnosis and management of aortic and aortic valve diseases has been appointed medical director of NYU Langone Health’s Aortic Center. She has also been named a clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine and joins the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Unlearn Appoints Krates Ng as Chief Technology Officer
Unlearn®, an AI solutions company for clinical trials, announced Krates Ng as its Chief Technology Officer. As a seasoned technology leader with deep experience in enterprise software, Ng joins the team at an optimal time in its growth as it scales to deliver software solutions that accelerate clinical trials and transform drug development. In his role, Ng will work cross-functionally to build technical and operational foundations to expand upon Unlearn’s commercial expansion of its innovative AI technologies.

Modern Health Appoints Matt Levin as CEO, Founder Alyson Watson Transitions to Executive Chair
Modern Health, a global workplace mental health platform, announced the appointment of Matt Levin as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Founder and former CEO Alyson Watson will transition into the role of Executive Chair of the Board, where she will continue to shape the company’s long-term vision and strategy.

American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) Welcomes Three New Board Members to Drive Innovation and Growth
The American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) is proud to announce the election of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Stephanie Van Zandt, MD, ACPA-C, as Vice President of Member Engagement; Benjamin Kartchner, MD, ACPA-C, as Vice President of Finance; and Ahmad Kilani, MD, MBA, MLS, MSIT, FACP, FACHE, as Vice President of Operations. These appointments underscore ACPA’s commitment to advancing the physician advising profession through innovation, education, and strategic leadership.

Ardent Health Appoints Robert DeMichiei to Board of Directors
Ardent Health, a provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S., announced the appointment of Robert A. DeMichiei to its board of directors.

David Banks named president/CEO for AdventHealth
The AdventHealth Board of Directors has appointed David Banks as the organization’s new president/CEO, effective immediately. Banks will assume leadership responsibilities for the faith-based health care system, which includes 55 hospital campuses, more than 2,000 care sites and 100,000 team members. He replaces Terry Shaw who announced his retirement in December.

Monte Nido Appoints Andy Blankemeyer as New CEO
Monte Nido, a provider of eating disorder treatment in the U.S., announced the appointment of Andy Blankemeyer as its new CEO. In his new role, Blankemeyer will help guide the organization into its next phase of growth and clinical excellence.

Orthopedic Care Partners Names Rodney Plante as Chief Technology Officer
Orthopedic Care Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Rodney Plante as its new Chief Technology Officer. A highly accomplished healthcare IT executive, Plante brings extensive experience in digital transformation, technology, strategy, enterprise IT operations, and cybersecurity.

Hires, Promotions, & Accolades

William Owens Promoted to Vice President of Sales for Home Health at Traditions Health
Traditions Health, a multi-state provider of home health, hospice, and palliative care services, is pleased to announce the promotion of William Owens to vice president of sales for the home health service line.

Jonathan Porter Takes Helm as apree health CEO, Guiding Company as it Redefines Core Brands
apree health, a transformative healthcare solutions company, announced that Jonathan Porter, former Chief Product Officer, has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer of the company. With the leadership change, the company is also bringing the reinvigorated Castlight Health healthcare navigation platform back into focus as a key go-to-market brand to complement its Vera Whole Health offering.

Manifest MedEx Announces Three New Regional Executive Directors
Manifest MedEx, California’s largest nonprofit health data network and CalHHS Data Exchange Framework Qualified Health Information Organization, announced the addition of three new senior regional leaders: Eva Williams, PhD, Executive Director of the Southern Inland Region; Dr. Ednann Naz, Executive Director of the Central & Northern Regions; and Erin Henke, Executive Director of the Bay Region.

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