The telehealth sector is experiencing leadership changes aimed at improving operational efficiency and strategic growth.
Boulder Care, a telehealth addiction treatment company, has recently hired Mitzi Yue as the head of finance. Yue brings extensive experience from previous roles at J.P. Morgan, Brightline, Genome Medical, and Castlight. She served as the chief financial officer and chief strategy officer at Quilted before its acquisition by MultiCare. Her expertise in digital health finance will support Boulder Care's financial strategies as it expands its services.
Meena Narayanan has also joined Boulder Care as the head of people. Narayanan played a crucial role in scaling Livongo, a digital health company, from fewer than 70 employees to over 900. She was part of Livongo's successful initial public offering and later worked as an HR executive at Teladoc. Narayanan's focus at Boulder Care is on investing in human capital to drive growth.
Amanda Hanova has been appointed as the new CEO of the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA). Hanova previously served as AMIA's COO and interim CEO. She has over two decades of leadership experience in healthcare and specialty societies, including roles at the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation. Hanova aims to advance AMIA's mission, enhance the member experience, and advocate for policy objectives that promote health equity and improve patient care.
Jennifer Close has joined Curai as its COO. Close was previously the SVP of clinical operations at Teladoc Health.
Dr. Seetharam Chadalavada has been appointed as the chief medical officer of PocketHealth, a connected care company.
Robert Kline has joined the board of directors of NeuroIntact, a company specializing in targeted temperature management for stroke and traumatic brain injury.
Jeff Leibach has joined Berkeley Research Group as a managing director, leading a new team focused on managed care and revenue strategy.
Joe Moser has been appointed as the VP of development at CareSource.
Dr. Deneen Vojta has joined Blue Shield of California as the EVP of health solutions.
These appointments reflect the industry's focus on experienced leaders to navigate the complexities of healthcare and drive innovation and improved patient care.