David Levin, MD, joins PeraHealth to Accelerate Clinical Adoption of Advanced IT, Improve Patient Safety
PeraHealth (@PeraHealth), a provider of real-time clinical surveillance software, has named David Levin, MD, as physician executive. Dr. Levin previously served as chief medical information officer (CMIO) at the Cleveland Clinic Health System (CCHS), where he founded the system’s Clinical Decision Support Center of Excellence. He also helped establish and led CCHS’s Clinical Systems Office, which supports clinical information systems operations worldwide.
Indiana Health Information Exchange Names Charles E. Christian as Vice President of Technology and Engagement
The Indiana Health Information Exchange (@IndianaHIE) announced that Charles E. Christian will join the organization as Vice President of Technology and Engagement, beginning May 1, 2015.
GNS Healthcare Appoints Tom McNamara Chief Revenue Officer
GNS Healthcare (@gnshealthcare), a leading provider of analytics solutions for matching health interventions to individuals to improve population health, announced that healthcare technology industry veteran Tom McNamara has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, McNamara will shape the GNS sales organization to serve an expanding roster of clients, including health plans, healthcare providers, biopharmaceutical companies, foundations, and others.
Benjamin A. Breier Succeeds Paul J. Diaz as Kindred’s Chief Executive Officer
Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (@kindredhealth) announced that Benjamin A. Breier has assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective today. As previously announced, Mr. Breier succeeds Paul J. Diaz, who is now Executive Vice Chairman of the Kindred Board of Directors. Mr. Breier also serves as a member of Kindred’s Board of Directors.
Jennie Renwick Joins Aegis Health Group as Vice President
Aegis Health Group (@Aegis_Health) announced the appointment of Jennie Renwick to their client development team. Aegis is the nation’s most experienced provider of population health and business development strategies for hospitals.
CommonWell Health Alliance Welcomes Executive Director
After conducting a national search, CommonWell Health Alliance (the “Alliance”) (@CommonWell) announced its first-ever executive director, Jitin Asnaani. In its search for the Founding Executive Director, the Board sought a candidate who could build on the current CommonWell momentum in nationwide data exchange.
To Further Empower Data-Driven Health Decisions, HealthTap Names Dr. Jay Wohlgemuth Chief Healthcare Officer
HealthTap, the company reinventing healthcare by immediately connecting people with doctors and their knowledge via mobile devices and personal computers, is furthering its mission to help people make better data-driven health decisions by naming Dr. Jay Wohlgemuth its new Chief Healthcare Officer.
Medecision President and CEO Deborah Gage Joins Aveus Advisory Board
Medecision (@Medecision), a leader in population health management solutions for risk-bearing entities, including provider- and payer-sponsored accountable care organizations, hospitals, integrated delivery networks, and commercial and government program-focused health plans, announced that Deborah Gage, the company’s president and chief executive officer, has been named to the Aveus Advisory Board. In her role, Gage will leverage her years of entrepreneurial leadership and technology experience to advance the board’s expertise and focus within the healthcare space, providing healthcare organizations with the strategic guidance needed to innovate and execute advanced population health management goals.
Aegis Health Group Names Robert Chapman Vice President of Business Development
Aegis Health Group (@Aegis_Health), the nation’s most experienced provider of business development strategies for hospitals, has expanded its sales team with the addition of Robert Chapman as its vice president of business development. In this role, Chapman is responsible for business expansion in the northeastern region of the United States by supporting hospitals in their efforts to create healthier populations and build stronger relationships with their employer community.
See previously reported hires and appointments on the next pages.