Health IT appointments & hires. Hires, promotions, & accolades. AArete Strengthens Healthcare, Operations and AI Consulting Leadership with Managing Director Promotions AArete, a global management and technology consulting firm, announced the promotions of Diane Body, Emily Dawes, Konrad Siczek and Priya Iragavarapu to managing director, as well as the strategic addition of Scott Zambo as vice president of legal and compliance. These leadership appointments position AArete for continued growth and excellence in client delivery on a global scale. David Delaney, MD, Named President of Drug Knowledge Provider FDB (First Databank) Hearst named David Delaney, MD, president of its Hearst Health portfolio company FDB (First Databank, Inc.), a provider of drug knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise medication decisions. The announcement was made by Hearst President and CEO Steven R. Swartz and Hearst Health President Gregory Dorn, MD. Delaney brings more than two decades of experience, including serving as a critical care physician and leading large-scale healthcare technology, clinical content, and decision support businesses across payer and provider markets. DexCare Names Ravi Doddivaripalli as CTO to Scale AI-Powered Navigation Across Health Systems DexCare, Inc., announced that Ravi Doddivaripalli has joined the company as its chief technology officer. Doddivaripalli brings experience scaling SaaS platforms with expertise in AI, real-time data integration, and scalable architecture across healthcare and enterprise environments. Dexcom's Jake Leach Named Chair of AdvaMed's Diabetes Sector AdvaMed, the Medtech Association, announced that Jacob "Jake" Leach, President and Chief Executive Officer at Dexcom, will serve as the next chair of the AdvaMed Diabetes Sector, succeeding Chris Scoggins, Executive Vice President of Diabetes Care at Abbott. The AdvaMed Diabetes Sector represents the world's leading companies producing technology across the spectrum of diabetes care. Altera Digital Health Names Sean Sykes as Executive Vice President for Ventus Altera Digital Health, a global health IT leader, announced that Sean Sykes has joined the company as Executive Vice President for Ventus, Altera's suite of integrated revenue cycle and administrative solutions designed to optimize financial performance and operational efficiency. Sykes brings to the role more than 20 years of experience building and scaling high-performing sales and customer success teams at enterprise technology organizations. OFD Life Sciences Expands Leadership as Demand for Lyophilization Accelerates OFD Life Sciences, a division of Oregon Freeze Dry, announced that Danielle Grosso has joined the organization as the Senior Director of Project Management. She will lead the program delivery and enterprise-wide project management across OFD, supporting the company during a period of continued growth. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Announces New Chief Information and Technology Officer The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) announced that Mouli Venkatesan has been named as its chief information and technology officer. Appointments. ImpediMed Appoints Medical Technology Commercialization Expert Erik Anderson to Board of Directors ImpediMed, a comapny in the development and commercialization of medical technologies to clinically monitor and manage fluid and body composition, announced the appointment of Erik Anderson to its Board of Directors. Teladoc Health Appoints Michael Smith, Experienced Insurance and Financial Services Executive, to Its Board of Directors Teladoc Health, the global company in virtual care, announced the appointment of Michael Smith to its board of directors. With more than three decades of leadership experience in financial management and strategic transformation, Mr. Smith brings a deep understanding of long-term business sustainability within highly regulated, global markets. He joins the board following the previously announced retirements of Eric Evans and Thomas McKinley and will serve on the board's audit and nominating and corporate governance committees. Ibex Medical Analytics Accelerates Global Momentum in AI-Powered Pathology with Strategic Leadership Transition and Expansion in Biopharma Ibex Medical Analytics (Ibex), the global leader in clinical-grade AI-powered pathology, announced continued commercial momentum and expanding global adoption alongside a leadership transition designed to accelerate the company's next phase of growth. Effective immediately, Yair Heller, formerly Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, and co-founder Joseph Mossel will lead Ibex's rapidly expanding biopharma division and U.S. clinical growth initiatives. AMA Names Christy Loebach as Chief Financial Officer The American Medical Association (AMA) appointed Christy Loebach, MBA, as its next chief financial officer. Loebach will oversee all financial operations for the nation's largest physician organization where she will guide strategic planning, strengthen financial discipline, and partner with leadership to support the AMA's long-term growth. She will assume this role on March 2, 2026. Nabla Deepens Clinical Leadership with Appointment of Dr. Matt Sakumoto as Chief Clinical Product Officer Nabla, one of the most widely adopted AI assistants in clinical care, announced the appointment of Dr. Matt Sakumoto as Chief Clinical Product Officer. A leading clinical informaticist and practicing physician, Dr. Sakumoto joins Nabla at a pivotal moment in the company's growth, reinforcing its commitment to building AI technology grounded in real-world clinical experience.

Healthtech platform DexCare appoints new chief product officer. DexCare, a Seattle company focused on improving patient navigation for healthcare systems, announced the appointment of Rakshay Jain as its new chief product officer. Jain brings over a decade of healthcare technology and consulting experience to his new role. Formerly of Innovaccer, Jain spent the last two years launching multiple AI copilots and agents designed to accelerate value transformation for healthcare systems. This aligns with DexCare's goal of drastically reducing patient wait times with its connected scheduling technology. The company has grown to serve over 57 million patients across 50 states. As CPO, Jain will oversee DexCare's product and design organization as it enhances the intelligence behind the company's navigation platform. He will collaborate with health systems to develop solutions that maximize clinical capacity and direct patients more effectively.