"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“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
Account ManagerAccount 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
President and Chief Executive Officer
LinkedInA competitive leader with almost two decades of executive experience managing healthcare companies. Previously CFO of Intermedix and SmileDirectClub. A relentless optimist and a coach at heart.
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 both excellence and a sense of humor to every table.
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.
Aria Sameni
Aria Sameni
Chief Customer Officer
LinkedInA people-first leader who prizes relationships and trust above all else. A lover of process and a stickler for efficiency. Heavy user of business metaphors that include a “chassis.” More than a decade with UnitedHealth Group, then CVS Health Accountable Care.
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. Draws on both clinical expertise and business background.
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.
Ted Shannon
Ted Shannon
Chief Financial Officer
LinkedInA growth-focused finance leader with decades of experience helping businesses scale to achieve their goals for themselves, partners, clients and investors. Previously CFO of Strive Health and senior leader at Optum.
Katrina Howchin-Tucker
Katrina 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.
Josh Chapman
Josh Chapman
Chief Experience Officer
LinkedInAn empathetic marketer who believes in the power of honest branding and measurable results. Experienced in leading brand and marketing teams across multiple industries, including C-suite leadership at explosive-growth startups SmileDirectClub and Tommie Copper.
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. In constant search for coffee.
Mark Montoney, MD
Mark Montoney, MD
Medical Advisor
LinkedInAn internist and geriatrician now serving as senior advisor at Martin Ventures. Previously CMO for Contessa Health, Tenet Healthcare, Vanguard Health Systems, and OhioHealth.
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 cost-effective, high-value solutions. Previously Jasper Health, b.well Connected Health, Total Primary Care.
