"Risk adjustment can be a foreign concept to providers who are new to value-based care. So it's my team's job to bring clarity and support as they prioritize clinical documentation accuracy."
"Risk adjustment can be a foreign concept to providers who are new to value-based care. So it's my team's job to bring clarity and support as they prioritize clinical documentation accuracy."
Nelsabeth Gonzalez
Nelsabeth Gonzalez
Supervisor, Risk AdjustmentSupervisor, Risk Adjustment"Data can be so impersonal, but it’s precisely what allows us to personalize healthcare and truly take a holistic approach to caring for patients."
"Data can be so impersonal, but it’s precisely what allows us to personalize healthcare and truly take a holistic approach to caring for patients."
Andrew Spice
Andrew Spice
Sr. Director, AnalyticsSr. Director, Analytics“Technology can’t do all the heavy lifting of value-based care. But our Clarity tool adds precision to every patient visit. And when it becomes part of a physician’s workflow, they can truly unlock the power of preventive care.”
“Technology can’t do all the heavy lifting of value-based care. But our Clarity tool adds precision to every patient visit. And when it becomes part of a physician’s workflow, they can truly unlock the power of preventive care.”
Desiree Reyes
Desiree Reyes
Manager, OperationsManager, Operations“I delight in meeting patients where they are and empowering them to take ownership of their health. So much of our work is helping them communicate with their doctors — and vice versa. A little clarity goes a long way in keeping patients at home instead of the hospital.”
“I delight in meeting patients where they are and empowering them to take ownership of their health. So much of our work is helping them communicate with their doctors — and vice versa. A little clarity goes a long way in keeping patients at home instead of the hospital.”
Vivian Hardison, RN
Vivian Hardison, RN
Care ManagerCare Manager"As an OB-GYN who was in private practice, I get how hard it is for independent physicians these days. I would have given anything for the clinical and technical support that Wellvana offers. What I find so fulfilling is that we're not just helping primary care providers survive. With the right partner, they can thrive in value-based care."
"As an OB-GYN who was in private practice, I get how hard it is for independent physicians these days. I would have given anything for the clinical and technical support that Wellvana offers. What I find so fulfilling is that we're not just helping primary care providers survive. With the right partner, they can thrive in value-based care."
Heather Holland, MD
Heather Holland, MD
Market ManagerMarket Manager"As the son of an independent physician, I can feel my father in every practice I visit. The same struggles and challenges, and old partnerships that don’t make the patient or physician a priority. Now, through Wellvana, I can help support physicians like my father in delivering life-changing healthcare to their patients."
"As the son of an independent physician, I can feel my father in every practice I visit. The same struggles and challenges, and old partnerships that don’t make the patient or physician a priority. Now, through Wellvana, I can help support physicians like my father in delivering life-changing healthcare to their patients."
Benjamin Beck
Benjamin Beck
Director, Business DevelopmentDirector, Business Development“We don’t give enough credit to the power of listening deeply to patients, offering encouragement, and showing we care. It can make all the difference. And in my role at Wellvana, that’s what I get to do every day.”
“We don’t give enough credit to the power of listening deeply to patients, offering encouragement, and showing we care. It can make all the difference. And in my role at Wellvana, that’s what I get to do every day.”
Christine Empeno, RN
Christine Empeno, RN
Care ManagerCare Manager
Executive Leadership
Executive Leadership
Executive Leadership
Executive Leadership
Kyle Wailes
Kyle Wailes
Chief Executive Officer & Board Member
LinkedInA competitive leader with almost two decades of executive experience in managing healthcare companies. Previously CFO of Intermedix and SmileDirectClub. Relentless optimist. Recovering pro athlete. Proud husband, father and coach.
Liz Canis
Liz Canis
Chief Operating Officer
LinkedInA former Elevance and UnitedHealthcare executive, disruptive investor and active board director. Chief dot connector among payors, providers, specialists to deliver patient-centered solutions. Brings excellence and a sense of humor to the table. Chief spoiler of nieces and nephews — kindred and adopted alike.
Matt Rosenberg, MD
Matt Rosenberg, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Strategy and Quality
LinkedInNearly three decades into improving the health of his community as the medical director of Mid-Michigan Health Centers. Also served as Chief of the Department of Family Medicine at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. His research on Painful Bladder Syndrome led to two of the largest epidemiologic studies in North America. Office walls covered with family photos. When not seeing patients, likely on the lake.
Rajul Gandhi, PharmD
Rajul Gandhi, PharmD
SVP, Medical Cost and Clinical Strategy
LinkedInA pharmacist leader driven by any opportunity to improve human life, bringing together science, technology, business and the humanities. Previously Walgreens and Carle Health. Getting two sons through college while writing a great American novel. Practicing Tai Chi to stay balanced.
Kevin Gallagher
Kevin Gallagher
Chief Revenue Officer
LinkedInA financial executive driving sustainable growth for medical technology and healthcare services for nearly 30 years. Previously MindMaze, Citigroup Global Healthcare, Thomas Weisel Partners, Medical Capital Advisors, Healthpoint Capital, UBS Investment Bank. Reacclimating to life in the U.S.
Ted Shannon
Ted Shannon
Chief Financial Officer
LinkedInA growth-focused finance leader with nearly 30 years experience helping businesses scale to achieve their goals for themselves, partners, clients and investors. Previously CFO of Strive Health and senior leader at Optum. Proud father, happy husband and fan of all things about his new home in Philadelphia.
Katrina M. Howchin-Tucker
Katrina M. Howchin-Tucker
Chief People Officer
LinkedInAn experienced people person with a passion for cultural and operational transformation. A progressive global HR leader for 25 years, previously with Kraft Heinz, SmileDirectClub, Asurion, Deloitte Consulting, Honeywell, Citigroup. UK expat raising a Nashville-based family.
Josh Chapman
Josh Chapman
Chief Experience Officer
LinkedInAn empathetic marketer who believes in the power of honest branding and measurable results. Over 20 years experience leading brand and marketing teams across multiple industries, including C-suite leadership at explosive-growth startups SmileDirectClub and Tommie Copper. Raising mini-marketers with a Swedish wife who has mostly adapted to life in the South.
Scott Lenz
Scott Lenz
EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
LinkedInFormer partner Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP with deep experience in healthcare transactions and value-based care models. Fanatical problem solver. Proud husband and father of two. Junior golf coach.
Mark Montoney, MD
Mark Montoney, MD
Medical Advisor
LinkedInA dedicated clinician with more than 35 years of experience in healthcare, serving as CMO for a hospital-at-home company as well as multi-state health systems. Formerly Contessa Health, Tenet Healthcare, Vanguard Health Systems, and OhioHealth. Originally an internist and geriatrician who would have welcomed help from Wellvana. A happy empty nester.
Philips Johnson
Philips Johnson
Chief Technology Officer
LinkedInA product and engineering leader who prioritizes the human touch in health tech. Deep experience creating and managing software solutions. Values multi-disciplinary teams to deploy the most cost-effective and highest value solution possible. Previously Jasper Health, b.well Connected Health. Co-founder Total Primary Care. Happiest in a pilot seat.
Jay Hazelrigs
Jay Hazelrigs
Chief Actuary Officer
LinkedInA numbers whisperer, spreadsheet sorcerer, and calculator conjurer. Decoding data into clear value-based care narratives with actionable insights. Previously leading actuarial and healthcare economics for Optum Labs while juggling roles of Chief Actuary and Underwriter at Level2, a UHG company. A committed Colorado transplant embracing his place in the household pecking order behind an amazing wife, teenage daughters and Ollie (the dog).
Readus Smith
Readus Smith
Market President, National Partnerships
LinkedInExperienced healthcare executive with a passion for bringing world-class care to underserved communities. A charismatic leader who delivers on the hype. Also owner and president of MVIP Healthcare in South Florida. Previously Island Doctors and Patriot Healthcare. General Secretary of Health for Church of God in Christ. Balancing good work and the good life of grandfatherhood.
