What You Should Know:
- AdvancedMD, a provider of cloud-based healthcare software for independent medical practices, has announced significant leadership changes following its acquisition by Francisco Partners, which closed in December 2024.
- Amanda Sharp has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer, and Bryan Hunt has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer.
Amanda Sharp Bio/Background
Amanda Sharp, who has been instrumental in AdvancedMD's growth and strategy,
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Digital Health Hires
Culina Health Appoints Jane Mentz as First Chief Operating Officer
What You Should Know:
- Culina Health, a digital platform dedicated to making clinical nutrition care accessible to all, has announced the appointment of Jane Mentz as its Chief Operating Officer.
- Mentz, the first C-suite addition since Culina Health's inception, will be instrumental in driving the company's ambitious expansion plans. Her responsibilities will encompass overseeing care delivery, key operations, and technology functions, all while reporting directly to Vanessa
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Bharat Sundaram Named CEO of Hallmark
What You Should Know:
- Hallmark, a prominent healthcare workforce management technology company, has announced the appointment of Bharat Sundaram as its new Chief Executive Officer.
- Sundaram succeeds Bruce Cerullo, who will remain on the Board of Directors and serve as a Strategic Advisor to the company.
Sundaram Bio/Background
Bharat Sundaram is described as a seasoned healthcare technology executive with extensive experience gained from roles at Vizient,
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Mobile Health Appoints Kenneth Faltischek as CEO
What You Should Know:
- Mobile Health, a national leader in occupational health, wellness, and compliance services, has announced the appointment of Kenneth Faltischek as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Faltischek, a seasoned healthcare executive and long-time advisor to Mobile Health, will steer the company through its next phase of innovation and expansion.
- Todd Wolf, the current CEO, will transition to the role of strategic board advisor, where he will support Mobile
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symplr Appoints Chief Commercial Officer & Chief Product Officer
What You Should Know:
- symplr®, a provider of enterprise healthcare operations software, has recently announced the appointments of Mike Valli as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Scott Sbihli as Chief Product Officer (CPO).
- These strategic additions to the leadership team underscore symplr's commitment to evolving its comprehensive approach to healthcare operations and supporting the newly launched symplr Operations Platform (SOP). The appointments are expected to drive
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ReferWell Appoints Kevin Healy as New CEO to Drive Growth
What You Should Know:
- ReferWell, a digital healthcare company specializing in navigating care access, has announced the appointment of Kevin Healy as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2025.
- In 2025, ReferWell aims to identify new opportunities to leverage its care scheduling platform and care concierge service to break down barriers to care. The company is committed to connecting data and empathy to positively impact patient health outcomes and drive
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Define Ventures Appoints Carolyn Magill as Venture Partner
What You Should Know:
- Define Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm specializing in early-stage health tech companies, has announced the addition of Carolyn Magill as a venture partner.
- Magill, a seasoned healthcare executive with 25 years of experience, will leverage her expertise to support Define Ventures' portfolio companies in scaling and achieving category-defining status.
Magill Bio/Background
Magill brings a wealth of experience to Define Ventures, having
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Connexall Appoints Sandy Saggar as Chief Executive Officer
What You Should Know:
- Connexall, a provider of clinical communication and collaboration solutions, today announced the appointment of Sandy Saggar as its new Chief Executive Officer.
- Saggar, who previously served as interim CEO, brings extensive experience in healthcare IT and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by healthcare providers.
Saggar Bio/Background
Saggar joined Connexall in 2020 as Senior Vice President of Innovation and Analytics, after serving as
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services
What You Should Know:
- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today was sworn in as the 26th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the Oval Office by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Neil Gorsuch.
- As Secretary, Kennedy will oversee a vast department with a nearly $2 trillion budget, responsible for protecting the health and well-being of all Americans.
Education and Experience
Kennedy, the son of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of
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Drive Health Appoints Alexander Sicular as Chief Technology Officer
What You Should Know:
- Drive Health, a digital health startup revolutionizing healthcare access and delivery, today announced the appointment of Alexander Sicular as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
- Sicular brings over 25 years of experience in medical informatics and technology leadership to his new role at Drive Health.
Sicular Bio/Background
Sicular joins Drive Health after a distinguished career at Google, where he most recently served as Head of Healthcare
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