The Signal Directory

HealthTech executives worth following

Founders, investors, health system and payer leaders, policy people and analysts. Filter by the part of the industry they work in and where they post.

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Aaron Carroll, MD, MS

President and CEO, AcademyHealth

Health Systems

Translates complex health policy and health services research into clear, evidence-based insights, debunking common medical myths and discussing system reform.

health services research / evidence-based medicine / health policy

Best for: Researchers and health policy students

Ashish Atreja, MD, MPH

Chief Information and Digital Health Officer, UC Davis Health

Health Systems

Follow him for updates on digital medicine validation, health system innovation, and clinical trials using advanced digital tools and artificial intelligence.

Digital Medicine / Clinical Innovation / Digital Therapeutics

Best for: Clinical innovators and digital medicine developers

Brendan Keeler

Health Tech Writer and Product Leader, Flexpa

Health Systems

Offers highly technical yet accessible breakdowns of health IT standards, EHR integration, and APIs, helping developers navigate the complex healthcare data ecosystem.

interoperability / electronic health records / health APIs

Best for: Software engineers and product managers

Cheryl L. Damberg, PhD

Principal Senior Researcher, RAND Corporation

Health Systems

She offers rigorous, research-backed perspectives on healthcare quality measurement, payment reform, and the impact of policy changes on health systems.

Healthcare Quality / Payment Reform / Health Policy

Best for: Health services researchers and policy analysts

Colin Hung

Co-Founder, Healthcare IT Today

Health Systems

Covers daily developments in health information technology, offering commentary on operational efficiency, administrative workflows, and digital patient engagement solutions.

health IT / patient engagement / healthcare marketing

Best for: IT staff and healthcare marketers

Hal Wolf

President and CEO, HIMSS

Health Systems

He provides updates on global healthcare standards, international health information technology policy, and digital transformation initiatives across health systems.

Global Health IT / Digital Transformation / Health Policy

Best for: Global health IT leaders and policy makers

Harvey Castro, MD, MBA

Strategic Advisor and Author, Harvey Castro LLC

Health Systems

Discusses the integration of generative AI and automation tools into clinical workflows, advising how hospital systems can adopt new tech safely and efficiently.

artificial intelligence / clinical workflows / digital health

Best for: Clinical administrators and AI developers

Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, MA, MHSA

Health Economist and Advisor, THINK-Health

Health Systems

Delivers comprehensive analyses of the consumerization of healthcare, economic shifts affecting patients, and the evolving role of retail health in modern medicine.

health economics / digital health / consumer health trends

Best for: Health planners and market researchers

Lisa Bari, MBA, MPH

CEO, Civitas for Health

Health Systems

Provides expert analysis on healthcare policy, health data exchange standards, and public health infrastructure, bridging the gap between federal regulations and local implementation.

health policy / interoperability / data exchange

Best for: Policy analysts and digital health operators

Rasu Shrestha, MD, MBA

Chief Innovation and Commercialization Officer, Advocate Health

Health Systems

Shares forward-looking perspectives on integrating digital tools, artificial intelligence, and strategic partnerships within large-scale hospital networks and health systems.

health IT / digital transformation / clinical innovation

Best for: Hospital innovators and technology vendors

Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA

CEO, SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan

Health Systems

Offers candid commentary on health system reform, systemic waste, leadership ethics, and the practical challenges of transitioning to value-based care models.

healthcare leadership / value-based care / clinical operations

Best for: Healthcare executives and system leaders

Shereese Maynard, MBA

Co-Founder and Health IT Strategist, NostraData Health

Health Systems

She provides expert commentary on health equity, data privacy, health information technology policy, and strategies for modernizing legacy healthcare systems.

Health Equity / Data Privacy / Health IT Strategy

Best for: Health IT professionals and data privacy advocates

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