Members

Health delivery leaders who have joined our Medvale community to improve the impact they and their organizations are delivering.

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.

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.

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.

Ivan Dunskiy is an 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.

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.

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.

Kevin Lawhorn is a healthcare growth and consulting leader with over 15 years of experience driving innovation at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and government. He has built and scaled data-driven, value-based solutions that improve outcomes, reduce waste, and align stakeholders around meaningful system-level change. His work focuses on translating complex challenges into practical strategies that advance more accessible, equitable, and sustainable healthcare.

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.

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.

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.

Sumner Abraham, MD, FACP, is the 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 in Oxford and Tupelo. He trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia, where he served as Chief Resident and received teaching and clinical awards. He is also adjunct faculty at several institutions, teaching bioethics and healthcare finance, and a founding partner of Circle & Square Brewing Company in Oxford, Mississippi.

Tim Drake is the 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.

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