Appointments
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CaduceusHealth® Appoints Former Novant Health Executive as President
CaduceusHealth®, a management services organization, has announced the appointment of veteran healthcare executive Patrick Easterling as its new President. With 35 years of healthcare experience, Patrick brings deep leadership expertise across both not-for-profit and for-profit settings, spanning physician practices and health systems. He is widely recognized as a passionate advocate for physicians.
PointClickCare Welcomes Nicolette Turner as Chief Financial Officer
PointClickCare, a health tech company helping providers deliver exceptional care, announced the appointment of Nicolette Turner to its executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer.
Availity Appoints Michael Gaven as Chief Growth Officer
Availity, the nation’s largest real-time health information network, announced the appointment of Michael Gaven as the company’s new Chief Growth Officer. With more than three decades of experience leading customer-focused, growth-oriented teams at some of the world’s most prominent technology companies—including Salesforce and Oracle—Gaven joins Availity at a pivotal time for the company and the healthcare industry.
Elemeno Health Taps Tim Coulter as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth
Elemeno Health, a just-in-time microlearning solutions company for frontline staff, announced the appointment of Tim Coulter as its new Chief Executive Officer. Coulter brings more than two decades of leadership experience in health technology and enterprise software to Elemeno, positioning the company for accelerated growth and innovation.
Medicus IT Names Roopak Manchanda as Executive Vice President of Community Health
Medicus IT, a U.S. healthcare solutions provider, announced the appointment of Roopak Manchanda as Executive Vice President of Community Health. A seasoned healthcare IT and community health leader, Manchanda will concentrate on scaling the company’s reach and impact across a more holistic spectrum of Community Health Centers and nonprofit healthcare organizations, including hospice care, rural health centers, and other mission-driven providers.
Ardent Health Appoints Chief Development Officer to Lead Strategic Growth
Ardent Health, a provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S., announced the appointment of Chris Schoeplein as chief development officer. In this new role, Schoeplein will lead development efforts across Ardent’s existing markets and support the organization’s expansion into new regions.
Greater Good Health Appoints Value-Based Care Expert Derek Chao, MD as Independent Board Member
Greater Good Health, a premier partner to risk-bearing organizations in managing total cost of care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Chao, MD as its newest independent board member. Dr. Chao, who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Optum West, brings more than two decades of expertise in value-based care strategy.
eClinical Solutions Welcomes Sean Lannan as Chief Financial Officer
eClinical Solutions LLC, a global provider of digital clinical software and services, announced the appointment of Sean Lannan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Lannan will provide strategic operational and financial direction for eClinical Solutions as the company focuses on reducing cycle times for biopharma through innovation, including the adoption of risk-based strategies and artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, Jason Blessing has recently joined the Board of Directors and will help further drive the company’s strategy and maximize value for customers.
American Oncology Network Appoints Joe Verschleiser as Chief Growth and Performance Officer
American Oncology Network, one of the nation’s fastest-growing community oncology networks, announced the appointment of Joe Verschleiser as chief growth and performance officer.
Wondr Health Appoints Jim Gallic as Chief Growth Officer
Wondr Health, the trusted company in digital weight management solutions for businesses, announced the appointment of Jim Gallic as Chief Growth Officer. In his role, Gallic will lead cross-functional teams to execute the go-to-market strategy, collaborating with employers, health plans, and partners to improve access to full-spectrum metabolic health care.
Hires, Promotions, & Accolades
Evidently Hires Andrés Krogh-Walker as Head of Marketing
Clinical data intelligence platform, Evidently, has tapped Andrés Krogh-Walker as its head of marketing. In response to strong client growth and market interest in Evidently’s clinical AI solutions, Andrés will guide marketing strategy to continue building brand awareness while amplifying client successes as more organizations adopt Evidently’s tools.
Harvard Physician Caroline Apovian, MD, Joins Wondr Health’s Scientific Advisory Board
Wondr Health, the proven leader in virtual-first prevention and intervention programs for metabolic health, announced Caroline Apovian, MD, has joined the company’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Apovian has spent more than 30 years at the forefront of the weight management, metabolism, and nutrition fields, distinguishing herself as a leading researcher, treatment provider, teacher, and New York Times bestselling author.
CVS Names New President of Oak Street Health
CVS Health has named Dr. Creagh Milford as the new president of Oak Street Health, the latest shuffle for the Chicago-based provider as pre-buyout leaders step out.
LifeStance Names Vaughn Paunovich as Chief Technology Officer
LifeStance Health, one of the nation’s largest providers of virtual and in-person outpatient mental health care, announced that Vaughn Paunovich will join the company as Chief Technology Officer, effective Monday, June 9, 2025. Paunovich will lead LifeStance’s end-to-end technology strategy, ensuring that the organization continues to deliver a best-in-class technology experience for its patients and clinicians.
AMA names Dr. John Whyte next CEO/EVP
The American Medical Association named John J. Whyte, M.D., M.P.H., as its next chief executive officer and executive vice president. Dr. Whyte will assume operational leadership of the nation’s largest physician’s group on July 1, 2025.