MEMBER NEWS

WBL is proud to support a network of driven, successful women. Each month we feature an interview with one or more of our members in our Member Spotlight series. We also welcome new additions to the WBL family, recognize member accomplishments in Here’s To Us, and showcase our sponsors’ white papers.

Member Spotlights | New Members | Here’s To Us | Sponsor White Papers

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 than 20 years. A key architect of Carenet’s growth, she has served in multiple executive leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Client Officer, and currently, Executive Vice President of Strategic Accounts. Over the course of her tenure, Vikie has led critical functions across operations, client services, and strategic account management—driving operational excellence, client satisfaction, and business innovation. Her leadership has been foundational in positioning Carenet as a trusted partner in

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Here’s To Us – June 2025

Here’s To Us recognizes the great work and accomplishments of all WBL members. To submit your news, click here.   Amy Fan joined Papa as the GM of New Ventures, where she will be launching a new clinically-focused business line, expanding Papa’s services for seniors. Annette Fellows, CEO, Return on Vision Consulting, spoke at the U.S. Capitol about the Foundation for Social Connection during the kickoff of Global Loneliness Awareness Week. Rebecca Lieberman was promoted to Vice President, People Team – Optum Financial and Optum Insight at Optum. Ariana McGee, Founder and CEO of Navigate Maternity, spoke at the Congressional Briefing on digital innovations in maternal health. Sarah McLeod, CEO of

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Industry Updates and Announcements – June 2025

WBL’s corporate partners are some of health care’s most valuable players — and they’re fantastic resources for industry news, trend reports, and thought leadership. Check out what’s top of mind for our partners below. Carenet Health: Carenet Health Opens First Dedicated Facility in the Philippines, Advancing Global Healthcare Engagement Carenet Health, a global leader in tech-enabled healthcare services, proudly announces the opening of its first dedicated facility in Makati City, Philippines. This 39,000-square-foot state-of-the-art center marks a major milestone in Carenet’s growth and underscores its commitment to providing operational excellence and enhanced healthcare engagement on a global scale.   Epstein Becker

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[Inspiring Women Podcast x WBL] How Does Personal Tragedy Shape One Of The Most Powerful Women In Healthcare? With Karen Lynch

https://youtu.be/Ig6bzdQsMfU When Karen Lynch became CEO of CVS Health, it was more than a milestone, it was a signal. Millions were watching. She led through the pandemic. She raised wages. She centered the patient. She broke glass ceilings again and again. “I remember the day Karen became CEO,” says host Laurie McGraw. “I think the world stood still for a minute. I smiled. I took notice. And so did everyone else.” The accolades poured in: Forbes Most Powerful Women, Fortune’s Most Admired. But the impact went far beyond headlines. This conversation isn’t just about what Karen accomplished at the top—it’s about the experiences

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Here’s To Us – May 2025

Here’s To Us recognizes the great work and accomplishments of all WBL members. To submit your news, click here.   Katya Andresen, Chief Digital and Analytics Officer at Cigna, was recognized as one of the Top 10 Data Leaders Influencing North America 2025 by CDO Magazine. Jessica Bell van der Wal, CEO of Frame, was featured on a panel at the SiS Women’s Health Conference discussing building customer bases. Michele Colucci, Managing Partner at DigitalDx Ventures, spoke at McDermott HealthEx on market outlook and trends. Christina Noble, President of Your Insight Counsel, was recognized as a 2025 Top Executive Coach for Transformational Leadership by TopCoach. Erica Plybeah, Founder and CEO

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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 diverse markets, focusing on value-based care and population health. As VP of Strategy & Innovation at Teladoc Health, she leads enterprise initiatives to advance virtual-first and hybrid care models, driving growth and collaboration across health systems, payers, and employers. Previously, Lu Ann served as Chief Strategy Officer for Providence in Southern California, where she led clinical service line development, market expansion, and digital health strategies, oversaw hospital acquisitions and strategic joint ventures, and

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