Connecting top healthcare leaders who make a difference

Members

Medvalistas are senior healthcare delivery leaders — CEOs, founders, and executives — who joined Medvale to connect, collaborate, innovate, and impact. Browse all members below, or use the Club filter to explore the peer communities where Medvalistas build lasting relationships and collaborate throughout the year.

Amber Jordan

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.​

Amber Jordan

CEO, Federally Qualified Health Centers

Angela Adams, RN

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.

Angela Adams, RN

Founder, AI-driven Health Tech Company

Bruce Cummings

Seasoned healthcare executive with 45+ years of leadership across hospitals and health systems. Former CEO of L+M Healthcare and EVP at Yale New Haven Health, he is recognized for advancing leadership, organizational culture, and collaboration between administrators and clinicians. A Life Fellow of ACHE, he’s known for his lasting contributions to healthcare leadership and management in New England.

Bruce Cummings

CEO, Hospital (Retired)

Crista Durand

President and CEO of the Hospital for Special Care, and 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.

Crista Durand

CEO, Hospital

Dave Self

Former 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. 

Dave Self

Chief Administrative Officer, Health System (Retired)

Edward McEachern, MD

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.

Edward McEachern, MD

CMO, Health Plan

Ivan Dunskiy

Entrepreneur, technology executive and AI engineer passionate about turning tech solutions into measurable business results. As the founder of Demigos, he has guided over 60 organizations in designing scalable AI and software systems that improve care quality, cut costs, and drive revenue growth. Beyond healthcare, he builds products in EdTech and explores AI safety research.

Ivan Dunskiy

Founder, AI Firm Supporting Providers

Jeff Stuart, MD

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.

Jeff Stuart, MD

Founder, Healthcare Conflict Management Solution

Jeremy Blanchard, MD

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.

Jeremy Blanchard, MD

CMO, Hospital System

Jesse Arnoldson

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.

Jesse Arnoldson

Founder, Clinically Integrated Network

Jessie Smith

Healthtech operations leader, helping healthcare organizations maximize the value of technology through operational excellence and customer success. With a proven track record of scaling a healthcare SaaS platform from startup through acquisition, she is known for building high-performing teams and delivering lasting customer impact.

Jessie Smith

VP Operations, Healthcare SaaS Platform

Jim Souza, MD

Chief Physician Executive at St. Luke’s Health System and 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.

Jim Souza, MD

Chief Physician Executive, Hospital System

Joe Williams, MD

Board-certified urologist and physician leader, combining decades of clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to healthcare leadership. As a founding member of a leading urology practice, he has served in key medical governance roles, helping strengthen physician collaboration and healthcare delivery across Idaho.

Joe Williams, MD

Founder, large Urologic Medical Group and Institute

John Bingham

Healthcare executive, advancing quality improvement, patient safety, and healthcare transformation throughout his career. With more than 40 years of leadership across hospitals and academic health systems, he is recognized for improving care delivery, fostering a culture of quality, and championing patient-centered innovation.

John Bingham

CEO, Hospital (Retired)

Ken Segel

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.

Ken Segel

Co-Founder, Health System Process Improvement Firm

Kevin Lawhorn

Healthcare growth and consulting leader with 15+ years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and government. He has built data-driven, value-based solutions that improve outcomes, reduce waste, and align stakeholders around meaningful system-level change. His work translates complex challenges into practical strategies that advance accessible, equitable, and sustainable healthcare.

Kevin Lawhorn

SVP of Growth, Federal Healthcare Consulting Firm

Kyle Rickner, MD

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.

Kyle Rickner, MD

Founder, Direct Primary Care Network

Lar Lubbers, MD

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.

Lar Lubbers, MD

Managing Partner, Orthopedic Group and Ambulatory Surgery Center

Mark Gersman, MD

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.

Mark Gersman, MD

Managing Partner, Retina Group

Mike Ferkovic

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.

Mike Ferkovic

Founder, Medical Group Management Firm

Mike Snelling

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.

Mike Snelling

Chief Revenue Officer, Revenue Cycle Management Company

Mrunal Shah, MD

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.

Mrunal Shah, MD

Founder, Physician Coaching Firm

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 Johnson

Founder, Healthcare Investment Network

Neil Meltzer

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.

Neil Meltzer

CEO, Health System

Pam Holt, RN

Healthcare and technology executive, driving innovation and commercial growth across healthcare organizations. With a career spanning nursing, health system leadership, and entrepreneurship, she is recognized for leading AI-driven transformation, accelerating product success, and helping organizations reach their full potential.

Pam Holt, RN

CEO, Healthcare Technology Company

Paul Miles, MD

Pediatrician and healthcare quality leader, with decades of experience advancing clinical excellence, physician education, and healthcare improvement. A former senior executive and Board Chair of the American Board of Pediatrics, he is recognized for shaping national quality initiatives and helping physicians measure and improve the care they provide.

Paul Miles, MD

SVP for Quality, Healthcare Organizations

Paul Natterson, MD

Physician executive and conflict resolution expert, helping healthcare leaders navigate complex organizational challenges and build stronger physician relationships. With more than 30 years of experience as a cardiologist and healthcare executive, he is recognized for his leadership in medical staff governance, executive management, and fostering collaboration across healthcare organizations.

Paul Natterson, MD

Managing Partner, Concierge Medicine Group

Scott Brown

CEO and primary investor of Sterling Medical, where he has built an employer-focused healthcare system delivering high-quality, lower-cost care through innovative care models. With more than 30 years in executive leadership, he is known for scaling multi-state healthcare organizations and driving innovation in healthcare delivery.

Scott Brown

Founder, Urgent Care Network

Shelby Dabelich

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. A dynamic speaker and relationship builder, she’s also led initiatives that raised over $1M for nonprofit causes.

Shelby Dabelich

Founder and CEO, Healthcare Technology Company

Sumner Abraham, MD

Chief Medical Operating Officer at Relias Healthcare, core faculty for Baptist Memorial Hospital North Mississippi’s Internal Medicine Residency, and medical director for Arden Hospice. He trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia, serving as Chief Resident and earning teaching and clinical awards. He also teaches bioethics and healthcare finance as adjunct faculty and is a founding partner of Circle & Square Brewing Company in Oxford, Mississippi.

Sumner Abraham, MD

CMOO, Hospital Staffing Company

Ted Epperly, MD

President and CEO of Full Circle Health, where he leads an integrated teaching health center dedicated to advancing primary care and medical education. A nationally recognized leader in family medicine, he has served as President and Board Chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians and continues to shape healthcare policy and physician training across the United States.

Ted Epperly, MD

Former Chair, American Academy of Family Physicians

Tim Raderstorf, RN

Chief Clinical Officer and healthcare innovator with more than 25 years of experience as a nurse, entrepreneur, and innovation leader. As academic nursing’s first Chief Innovation Officer, he helped clinicians transform ideas into impactful solutions and continues to advance innovation through technology, startups, and clinical leadership.

Tim Raderstorf, RN

Head of Clinical Operations, Healthcare IT Innovation Company

Timothy Drake

CEO of Etactics and Open Practice Solutions, healthcare technology and revenue cycle companies based in Ohio. Formerly President of Zinkan Enterprises, he cultivated a passion for transforming strong organizations into strategic growth engines. With a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Florida, Tim drives innovation, operational excellence, and scalability, ensuring business improvements directly enhance patient outcomes.

Timothy Drake

CEO, Revenue Cycle Management Company

Tom Ferkovic

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 Ferkovic

Founder, Healthcare Management Services Organization

Tom Reinhardt

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.

Tom Reinhardt

CEO, Hospital

Wade Erickson, MD

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.

Wade Erickson, MD

Founder, Network of Multispeciality Clinics

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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

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