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 Hannah Hartung on the Power of Trusting Yourself
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By Maddie Withrow
In Member Spotlight
Posted February 25, 2026

Hannah Hartung on the Power of Trusting Yourself

Hannah Hartung is a healthcare operations executive with a career built on connecting clinical insight to enterprise performance. She began her career as a physical therapist, grounding her [...]

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 Kristine Fortman, PhD: Leading with Heart
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By Maddie Withrow
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Posted January 27, 2026

Kristine Fortman, PhD: Leading with Heart

Kristine Fortman, PhD, is CEO of the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF), a nonprofit cardiovascular research and education organization dedicated to creating a world without heart and [...]

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 Katya Andresen on Why Leaders Shouldn’t Write the Story Ahead of Time
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By Maddie Withrow
In Member Spotlight
Posted December 16, 2025

Katya Andresen on Why Leaders Shouldn’t Write the Story Ahead of Time

Katya Andresen serves as The Cigna Group’s Chief Digital & Analytics Officer. In this position, she leads strategy and execution of digital, analytics, and data governance and [...]

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 Pooja Babbrah: Leading the Future of Pharmacy Interoperability
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By Maddie Withrow
In Member Spotlight
Posted November 18, 2025

Pooja Babbrah: Leading the Future of Pharmacy Interoperability

Pooja Babbrah is a seasoned executive focused on healthcare technology, policy, and standards. Pooja currently serves as EVP of Strategy and Industry Alignment for NCPDP. In this role, she is [...]

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 Naomi Yudanin, PhD on Shaping the Future of AI in Healthcare
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By Maddie Withrow
In Member Spotlight
Posted October 28, 2025

Naomi Yudanin, PhD on Shaping the Future of AI in Healthcare

Naomi Yudanin, PhD, is a healthcare technology executive with nearly 15 years of experience leading data, AI, and product development across the care continuum. As Head of Data & AI at [...]

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 Sandy Chung, MD: An Unwavering Advocate for Children’s Mental Health
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By Maddie Withrow
In Member Spotlight
Posted September 30, 2025

Sandy Chung, MD: An Unwavering Advocate for Children’s Mental Health

Sandy Chung, MD, FAAP, FACHE, has held over 35 state and national leadership positions, including national President of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), President of the Virginia Chapter [...]

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 Tameeka Smith, Champion for Language Access and Cultural Inclusion
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By Maddie Withrow
In Member Spotlight
Posted August 27, 2025

Tameeka Smith, Champion for Language Access and Cultural Inclusion

Tameeka Smith is CEO of CQ fluency, a global leader in culturally adaptive language solutions for regulated industries. With a career rooted in healthcare leadership, including CEO of [...]

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 Sara Teppema on Leading with Analytics to Advance Value-Based Care
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By Maddie Withrow
In Member Spotlight
Posted July 30, 2025

Sara Teppema on Leading with Analytics to Advance Value-Based Care

Sara Teppema is an independent actuarial consultant specializing in value-based care and health equity. She works with stakeholders to tell their value story through modeling, data, and [...]

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 Vikie Spulak on Building Culture and Long-Term Success
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By Maddie Withrow
In Member Spotlight
Posted June 25, 2025

Vikie Spulak on Building Culture and Long-Term Success

Vikie Spulak is a seasoned healthcare executive and a founding employee of Carenet Health, where she has been instrumental in shaping the company’s direction and long-term success for more [...]

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 Lu Ann Talley on Strategy, Innovation, and the Future of Virtual Care
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By Maddie Withrow
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Posted May 28, 2025

Lu Ann Talley on Strategy, Innovation, and the Future of Virtual Care

Lu Ann Talley is a healthcare strategist with deep expertise in developing innovative care models that expand access, improve affordability, and enhance outcomes and care experiences across [...]

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