Digital Chronic Disease Management Company Lark Health announced the appointment of Darren Eckberg as its new chief growth officer to lead the expansion of the company's AI-powered GLP-1 cost containment technology.
The company offers technology for health plans and employers aimed at reducing costs related to GLP-1, including virtual coaching for weight management and medication adherence, and provider tools such as insurance navigation and prior authorization. We offer
Mr. Ekberg previously held executive roles at the following companies: EnvisionRx/Rite Aid, Express Scripts, Prime Therapeutics, IngenioRx/Anthem.
“I'm honored to join the Lark team and excited to help the millions of Americans living with chronic illness. As one of the pioneers in AI health technology, Lark's spirit of innovation continues to drive clinical excellence. Complemented by a dedication to GLP-1 medicine, the impact of GLP-1 medicines impacts the entire health care system, and our carefully designed end-to-end services help reduce GLP-1 costs from individual members suffering from obesity. It can benefit everyone, right down to employers struggling with rising prices,” Ekberg said in a statement.
Parsley Health, a hybrid care provider for chronically ill patients, announced that Chris Ricote will become the company's new co-CEO, joining founder and co-CEO Dr. Robin Bergin.
Mr. Ricote previously served as Chief Financial Officer. Chief Operating Officer of VillageMD, a Walgreens technology-powered value-based care provider, and Village Medical, a virtual primary care provider.
He has also held leadership roles at chipmaker Applied Materials. General Electric Co., revenue cycle management company R1, and Nortel Networks, a Canadian telecommunications company and manufacturer of data networking equipment.
“I am pleased to welcome Chris Ricote as co-CEO of Parsley Health,” Dr. Bergin said in a statement. “His impressive track record in financial management and strategic leadership in the healthcare industry make him an invaluable addition to our team. Research shows that co-CEO structures increase financial success. We will continue to work together to innovate Parsley's mission to provide comprehensive and accessible care to those who need it most. and zoom in.
New Jersey-based virtual psychiatry and treatment platform Array Behavioral Care announced the hiring of Christy Kisner as its new chief operating officer and Patrick Williamson as its chief information officer.
Mr. Kisner will work with Dr. Sarah Gotheridge, the company's chief medical officer, to improve the company's ability to deliver national services, while Mr. Williamson will oversee technology strategy, including systems, security and networking.
Mr. Kisner previously served as President of Neurological Services for intraoperative neuromonitoring company SpecialtyCare.
Ms. Williamson previously served as Vice President of Client Operations at Netgain Technology, a managed cloud services platform, and oversaw IT strategy at teleradiology company vRad and women's and children's care company MEDNAX.
“Array sets high standards for clinical excellence and continues to improve the patient and clinician experience through technological and operational innovation,” said Shannon Wirbe, CEO of Array Behavioral Care, in a statement. I'm always striving to improve.”
“Kristi and Patrick will enable us to more seamlessly recruit and onboard new clinicians while continuing to provide high-quality care to patients wherever they are: in the hospital, at home, or in a community-based facility. It will be.”
