Members

These are the healthcare delivery leaders who are part of Medvale.

Amber Jordan is the CEO of Desert Sage Health Centers, a federally qualified health center serving rural communities in Idaho. A Gallup-certified Strengths Coach, she led the rapid development of a drive-through clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic, transforming care delivery in just four days . Amber draws on her experience as a former elite athlete and her own health journey to build resilient teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement in healthcare.

Angela Adams, RN is CEO of Inflo Health and a pioneer in applying AI to improve patient outcomes. She began her career as a critical care nurse at Duke University Medical Center and has spent over a decade bridging frontline care with cutting-edge tech. Her work has led to nationally recognized innovations that reduce clinical risks, close care gaps, and build trust in healthcare AI.

Bruce Cummings is a seasoned healthcare executive with 40+ years leading hospitals and health systems. Former CEO of L+M Healthcare and EVP at Yale New Haven Health, he now serves as Co-Founder and Principal at Organizational Wellbeing Solutions, where he focuses on advancing leadership practices to bridge the gap between administrators and clinicians; and, to reduce clinician burnout. A Life Fellow of ACHE, he’s recognized for lasting contributions to health and management in New England.

Christopher Lehrach, MD is Chief Physician Executive at Nuvance Health, where he oversees clinical and medical operations across a seven-hospital system. A practicing emergency physician and former president of Nuvance’s medical practices, he brings decades of leadership in care delivery and system transformation. He previously held executive roles at Yale-New Haven Health and continues to guide growth and quality across the region.

Crista Durand is President and CEO of the Hospital for Special Care and an experienced hospital executive known for leading cultural transformation, financial turnarounds, team development, and building philanthropic programs. Formerly at Newport Hospital, she built high-performing teams and drove initiatives that improved care quality and organizational growth. Her inclusive, results-driven leadership continues to shape innovation and patient-centered care.

Dave Self is SVP and Chief Administrative Officer at St. Luke’s Health System in Idaho. His enterprise responsibilities have included leading and developing senior leaders in strategy, marketing & communications, community health, IT, innovation, philanthropy, government relations, and executive sponsor and board member for St. Luke’s Health Plan. A former health insurance executive, he joined St. Luke’s to build its value-based network and is skilled in developing cross-sector partnerships.

David Adamson, MD is Founder and CEO of ARC Fertility, the largest U.S. network for fertility care, delivering high-value, evidence-based family-forming benefits to employers nationwide. A reproductive endocrinologist and clinical professor at Stanford and UCSF, he has led major professional societies and advised global organizations including WHO. His work continues to expand access to quality fertility care around the world.

Edward McEachern, MD is Chief Medical Officer at Saint Luke’s Health Plan and a seasoned healthcare leader based in Boise since 1997. His career spans roles as a hospital administrator, pathologist, internist, and private equity advisor. With decades of experience across systems and sectors, he continues to focus on advancing coordinated care and improving patient outcomes through strategic medical leadership.

Jeff Stuart, MD, MBA is a board-certified anesthesiologist and seasoned physician executive with over 30 years of experience in clinical leadership. Former CMO of Washington Healthcare System, he has led medical groups and surgery centers with a focus on operational strategy and crisis communication. A Wharton MBA graduate, he also brings specialized training in conflict mediation to high-stakes healthcare environments.

Jeremy Blanchard, MD, MMM is a servant leader with over 15 years in senior physician executive roles. He empowers teams to achieve excellence through accountability, curiosity, vulnerability, and honor. He champions mindful leadership, listening to understand, open communication, and addressing conflict. His teams have built cultures of trust, achieved top clinical and financial results, and sustained excellence by focusing directly and passionately on patients, families, and each other.

Jesse Arnoldson is the Founder of Value Care Group, where he supports private practices, FQHCs, and independent hospital medical groups in clinically integrating with peers and succeeding in value-based care. With a background in clinic operations and leadership, he brings over a decade of experience in organizational strategy, culture, and performance. Jesse is a former owner of MedMan and an alum of Idaho State University.

Jim Souza, MD is Chief Physician Executive at St. Luke’s Health System and a practicing pulmonary and critical care physician. With over two decades in medical leadership, he works to improve physician experience and patient outcomes. He also offers coaching for emerging leaders and advocates for upstream strategies that connect healthcare with broader efforts to improve community well-being.

John Sullivan, MD is a physician leader and medical toxicologist with a distinguished career in academic medicine and healthcare leadership. Former President and CEO of University Physicians and Associate Dean at the University of Arizona, he has led clinical, academic, and policy initiatives focused on toxicology, emergency medicine, and healthcare equity.

Katie Schneider, MD is a family physician and certified coach focused on clinician well-being. As Medical Director for Physician and APP Well-Being at St. Luke’s Health System, she leads efforts to impact organizational wellbeing. She practices clinically as a hospitalist and she also heads The Whole Clinician, offering coaching to support individuals with her well-being lens.

Ken Segel is Chief Relationship Officer at Value Capture and a co-founder of the firm, where he supports healthcare CEOs in pursuing system-level transformation. Formerly CEO of Value Capture and founding director of the Pittsburgh Regional Healthcare Initiative, he has led national efforts to eliminate patient harm and improve community health through policy, strategy, and executive alignment.

Kyle Rickner, MD is Founder and Chairman of Primary Health Partners, where he advances Direct Primary Care to improve patient experience and outcomes. A family physician and former U.S. Army medical officer, he brings clinical, research, and leadership expertise to his work. His ongoing focus on innovation keeps his practice aligned with the latest developments in medicine.

Lawrence M. Lubbers, MD is Senior Founding Partner at Hand and Microsurgery Associates in Columbus, Ohio, where he has advanced microsurgical and reconstructive techniques for over five decades. A board-certified orthopedic and hand surgeon, he is known for his leadership in multidisciplinary care and for mentoring generations of surgeons through a commitment to innovation and excellence.

Mark Gersman, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreo-retinal disorders. A fellowship-trained retinal surgeon with over 30 years of clinical care, he focuses on conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. He practices at Vitreo-Retinal Consultants and serves as Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at NEOMED.

Mashi Rahmani, MBA, PhD, is the founder and CEO of MMC, a leading human resources outsourcing firm serving over a thousand clients globally. He developed the Innovative Management Approach™ to help smaller companies compete for top talent. With prior experience at NASA and advanced degrees from TRIUM and ISM, he brings a global perspective to organizational growth. He also contributes actively to higher education in California.

Mike Ferkovic, CPA, leads Physician CFO Solutions and is part of the Inglewood Associates network, providing financial and accounting guidance to independent physician practices across Ohio. With over 15 years of experience, Mike offers outsourced and fractional CFO services, strategic planning, financial diligence and transaction support, turnaround management, financial reporting, and more. He helps clients navigate change and achieve long-term success while preserving their core values.

Mike Snelling is CRO at Revenue Group, a Cleveland-based leader in revenue cycle management and business process outsourcing. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, he oversees strategic growth initiatives and client partnerships. Michael also serves on the Executive Committee of the American Cancer Society’s Greater Cleveland Golf Classic, reflecting his commitment to community engagement and leadership.

Mrunal Shah, MD, is a physician executive and certified coach committed to restoring purpose and connection in healthcare. With a strong belief in empathy as the foundation of trust, he helps clinicians navigate complexity while staying rooted in why they chose medicine. His work focuses on aligning physicians, patients, and operational leaders—one meaningful interaction at a time.

Neil Johnson specializes in healthcare M&A, capital strategy, and innovation-focused advisory. He structures equity, debt, and real estate deals across nonprofit and for-profit healthcare organizations, life sciences, and business services. With experience in restructuring, valuation, and growth investment, he has led transactions ranging from hospital sales to tech-enabled service exits.

Neil Meltzer, MPH, is President and CEO of LifeBridge Health, where he has led the transformation into a fully integrated healthcare system through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. With over 30 years in executive leadership, he is known for his community-centered approach and national influence in healthcare policy. A former National Board Chair of the American Heart Association, he continues to serve on numerous local and federal advisory boards.

Pam Holt, MOL, BSN, RN, is CEO of Empathetics and a healthcare and technology executive committed to driving meaningful change. With experience scaling startups and leading complex operations, she blends data-driven strategy with a human-centered approach. Her work spans market strategy, product development, and M&A across dynamic healthcare environments.

Saul Marquez is founder and CEO of Outcomes Rocket, a global agency helping healthcare organizations grow through strategy and marketing. With 20+ years of experience—including roles at Medtronic and Stryker—he also hosts the Outcomes Rocket Podcast, featuring nearly 2,000 interviews with healthcare leaders.

Shelby Dabelich, MBA, is the founder and CEO of DOCPACE, a healthcare technology company streamlining practice operations and enhancing the patient experience. With a background in applied physiology and business strategy, Shelby combines deep industry insight with entrepreneurial grit. She’s passionate about solving complex problems, building mission-driven teams, and creating tools that help providers spend more time with patients. A dynamic speaker and relationship builder, she’s also led initiatives that raised over $1M for nonprofit causes.

Steve Mings, MD, is a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Department Chair of Dermatology Services at the Boise VA Medical Center. He studied Chemistry at Gonzaga University and earned his MD with honors from the University of Washington. He completed his dermatology residency at SUNY Buffalo and continues to teach through the Universities of Washington and Utah. Over the years, he has held several leadership roles in dermatology organizations.

Tom Ferkovic is the founder and Chairman Emeritus of Medic Management Group and owner of The Physician Boardroom, LLC. A pharmacist by training, Tom has decades of experience in physician practice management, including leadership roles at Telesis of Ohio and St. Luke’s Medical Center in Cleveland. He holds a Master’s in Information Science from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy from the University of Toledo.

Tom Reinhardt is CEO of Cascade Medical Center in Idaho, where he leads efforts to expand access to compassionate care in rural communities. He led the hospital’s COVID response, is preparing for future public health crises, and is developing strengths in occupational medicine. He partners with local agencies to address social determinants of health, from aging-in-place to food insecurity and health literacy.

Wade Erickson, MD, is a Family Medicine and Obstetrics physician in Wasilla, Alaska. He co-founded Capstone Family Medicine in 2003 and remains active in both practice and community. A Minnesota native, he trained at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and completed his residency in Chicago with focus on Obstetrics and Sports Medicine. He has served as Chief of Staff at Mat-Su Regional and team physician for the Mat-Su Miners.

Medvale exists to make the world healthier. We do that by connecting vetted health delivery influencers and facilitating their collaboration and innovation so that their organizations can create impact. Besides helping each other advance the quadruple aims, Medvalistas support and inspire anyone or any entity that wants to improve health delivery