Appointments
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Madaket Health Appoints Megan Schmidt as Chief Executive Officer
Madaket Health, a provider-payer collaboration and data exchange company, announced the appointment of Megan Schmidt as its chief executive officer. Schmidt succeeds former CEO Eric Demers, who will remain with the company as a strategic advisor. A seasoned healthcare leader with more than 20 years of experience, Schmidt will helm the company during its next phase of strategic growth, helping Madaket meet the growing demand for its provider data management solution.
Health Catalyst Appoints Ben Albert to the Role of President and COO
Health Catalyst, Inc., a provider of data and analytics technology and services to healthcare organizations, announced that Ben Albert has been appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer.
Omega Healthcare Appoints Gautam Char as Chief Strategy Officer to Lead the Next Phase of Strategic Growth and Innovation
Omega Healthcare, a provider of technology-driven healthcare solutions, announced the appointment of Gautam Char as its new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Char will continue to serve as the CEO of WhiteSpace Health, Omega Healthcare’s healthcare analytics subsidiary.
MedX Health Appoints Global Skin Science Leader Dr. Paul Matts as Strategic Advisor
MedX Health Corp., a global company in teledermatology and non-invasive skin analysis, announced the appointment of Dr. Paul J. Matts, internationally recognized skin scientist, biochemist and educator, as Strategic Advisor to the Company.
Komodo Health Appoints Miles Ennis to Chief Operating Officer
Komodo Health, an AI-powered healthcare intelligence company, announced the appointment of Miles Ennis to Chief Operating Officer. Ennis, who joined Komodo Health as Chief Revenue Officer in July 2024, will expand his leadership role to oversee the company’s operational strategy and execution across all business functions while continuing to drive commercial excellence.
MedeAnalytics Appoints Justin L. Neece as Chief Growth Officer
MedeAnalytics, a provider of healthcare data management and analytics solutions, announced the appointment of Justin L. Neece as Chief Growth Officer. With more than three decades of leadership in healthcare technology and operational strategy, Neece brings a proven track record of leading transformative initiatives, expanding market reach, and delivering quantifiable impact across the healthcare ecosystem.
IKS Health Appoints Chief AI Officer Ajai Sehgal
IKS Health, a global company in care enablement solutions supporting clinicians, staff, and patients at every step of the care journey, is proud to announce that Ajai Sehgal has joined IKS Health as its first Chief AI Officer.
Amorphical Appoints Eden Ben as CEO, as Company Advances Regulatory Pathway for Nano-Amorphous Mineral-Based Therapeutics
Amorphical, developer of nano-amorphous mineral-based pharmacologic agents for health conditions, announced the appointment of Eden Ben as its Chief Executive Officer. Ben will guide the company forward as it accelerates its regulatory pathway strategy in the U.S. and Europe, and advances its pipeline of disease-modifying therapeutics.
Hires, Promotions, & Accolades
Ochsner Health Announces President and Chief Operating Officer Transition
Mike Hulefeld, president and chief operating officer of Ochsner Health, announced he will step down from his role at the end of 2025. Ochsner has named Timothy Riddell, MD the executive vice president and chief operating officer effective upon Hulefeld’s departure.
Dr. Tim O’Connell, Founder and CEO of emtelligent, Inducted into Forbes Technology Council
Dr. Tim O’Connell, Founder and CEO of emtelligent, a leader in the development of clinical-grade medical AI software that transforms unstructured data into actionable insights, has been inducted into the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and business technology executives. The Council brings together leaders across all industries to share insights, solutions, predictions, and expertise on the future of business.
Atria Health Makes Key Hires to Build Out Management Team
Atria Health, a value-based provider of technology and administrative support services to cardiovascular care physicians, announced that it has made several key hires to build out its management team as the company continues its growth trajectory and enters new markets. These hires included Campbell Harlan as Chief Financial Officer, Kaitlyn Lantry as VP of Operations and Janis Newcomb as VP of Integrations. Atria Health is physician-owned with support from Cypress Ridge Capital, a health care focused investment firm.
Brandi Douglas Joins Sightview as VP of Human Resources
As part of its renewed focus on people and product, Sightview, the only electronic health record and practice management partner focused solely on eyecare, has hired Brandi Douglas to spearhead HR. Her role, VP of Human Resources, was newly created by Sightview’s recently appointed CEO, Tycene Fritcher, as part of a strategic shift to strengthen the organization’s values and further emphasize teams and clients.
Access TeleCare Expands Leadership Team Following Year of Record Growth
Access TeleCare, the largest national provider of acute specialty telemedicine for health systems nationwide, announced that it is expanding its leadership team as the company looks to build on recent milestones – such as achieving all-time-high clinical performance numbers and the strongest financials in the company’s history – providing a solid foundation for accelerated growth. Access TeleCare’s founder, Dr. Chris Gallagher, takes on new Chief Strategy Officer role in which he will drive innovation, identify strategic partnerships, and plan for strategic growth and Josh DeTillio joins Access TeleCare as CEO to build on the company’s positive momentum and execute on its mission to provide timely access to high-quality care.