WASHINGTON, DC – December 7, 2021 - Executives for Health Innovation (EHI), formerly eHealth Initiative, announced today the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors, one each from Henry Ford Health System, Marshfield Clinic Health System, OptumLabs, and CVS Health.
Carladenise Edwards, PhD, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, Henry Ford Health System; Jeri Koester, Chief Information Officer, Marshfield Clinic Health System; Kevin Larsen, MD, Senior Vice President, Clinical Innovation and Translation, OptumLabs; and Daniel Shaw, Vice President, Consumer Innovation Products, CVS Health will join EHI Board of Directors.
"Executives for Health Innovation plays a critical role in the digital transformation of healthcare and improving the patient experience, and I'm pleased to continue serving as a Chair, particularly as the organization enters its next chapter. Together we can support our members in their work to make healthcare more accessible and equitable for all,” said Amy McDonough, Managing Director & General Manager at Fitbit Health Solutions, and EHI Board of Directors Chair.
“We are honored to welcome these national leaders, who bring unique perspectives to the table,” said Jen Covich Bordenick, EHI’s Chief Executive Officer. “These new Directors embody the innovative and collaborative spirit of EHI, which is needed in this time of dramatic change.”
“I am honored to join EHI’s board of forward-thinking healthcare executives who have been at the forefront of advancing health through the effective use of technology for the past twenty years. The health of our nation is dependent upon our ability to come together to address the health and well-being needs of patients, healthcare consumers, their families and the community at large. I look forward to the work we will do together to create a patient-centric healthcare system that will serve all Americans,” said Carladenise Edwards, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Henry Ford Health System.
“I am extremely honored and excited to be a part of EHI’s Board of Directors,” said Jeri Koester, Chief Information Officer at Marshfield Clinic Health System. “I look forward to bringing my experience with Marshfield Clinic Health System to further EHI’s mission to promote innovation and interoperability of data across the industry.”
“It is an honor to join the EHI board. EHI is filled with such an incredible group of committed and talented healthcare leaders. I am excited at the impact we can have together,” said Kevin Larsen, MD, Senior Vice President of Clinical Innovation and Translation at OptumLabs.
“At CVS Health, our CEO has challenged us to build an integrated healthcare experience for the individuals we serve,” said Daniel Shaw, Vice President, Consumer Innovation Products at CVS Health. “The way we use technology will be critical to achieve this goal. I am proud to join the Executives for Health Innovations (EHI) board of directors and work with this talented group of industry leaders to identify and share solutions that will raise the bar for the way healthcare is delivered.”
For a full list of Board of Director members, please visit www.ehidc.org or contact Emma Valinski, (603) 670-4177, emma@ehidc.org.
About Executives for Health Innovation
Executives for Health Innovation (EHI) convenes diverse leaders from across the industry to unlock opportunities for collaborative innovation. EHI, along with its coalition of members, focuses on education, thought leadership, and advocacy. We believe that innovation and diverse perspectives power the transformation of healthcare. Our members are working toward consumer-centered health that is lower cost, higher quality, and more accessible for all populations. For more information, visit www.ehidc.org.