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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Digital Health Hires
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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AVIA Appoints Clay Holderman as New CEO
What You Should Know:
- AVIA, the nation's leading digital transformation partner for health systems, today announced the appointment of Clay Holderman as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 10th.
- Holderman brings over two decades of experience in healthcare leadership, having served as President and CEO of UnityPoint Health, a $4.5 billion health system in the Midwest.
Holderman Bio/Background
Holderman's extensive background includes executive roles at
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Bamboo Health Appoints Ross Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer
What You Should Know:
- Bamboo Health, a provider of Real-Time Care Intelligence™ solutions, announced the appointment of Ross Armstrong as its new Chief Commercial Officer.
- Armstrong brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership and a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering impactful results.
Armstrong to Drive Growth and Innovation in Real-Time Care Intelligence
Armstrong brings a wealth of experience to Bamboo Health, having held
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Watershed Health Appoints Effie Carlson as CEO, Former CEO Transitions to Exec Chairman
What You Should Know:
- Watershed Health, a provider of care coordination solutions announced the appointment of Effie Carlson as its new Chief Executive Officer.
- Founder and former CEO, Dr. Chip Grant, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman and Chief Medical Officer. Carlson brings over 16 years of experience in healthcare leadership, strategy, and business development to her new role at Watershed.
Carlson Bio/Background
Carlson joined Watershed in 2021 as
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ParetoHealth Appoints Maeve O’Meara as Chief Executive Officer
What You Should Know:
- ParetoHealth, a provider of innovative health benefits solutions for midsize employers, today announced the appointment of Maeve O'Meara as its new Chief Executive Officer.
- O'Meara, who has served as ParetoHealth's President since September 2023, succeeds co-founder Andrew Cavenagh, who will transition to the role of Executive Chairman.
Maeve O'Meara Bio/Background
O'Meara brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare and technology leadership
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