QuantHealth, an Israeli AI-powered clinical trial development startup, announced that David Dornstreich is joining the company as General Manager and Chief Commercial Officer of its US operations, marking his entry into the US market.
Dornstreich was previously senior vice president of business development at a healthcare data company ConcertAI, vice president of strategic initiatives and data partnerships at healthcare IT company Allscripts (now Veradigm) and chief commercial officer at medical intelligence platform Dr. evidence.
Dornstreich will work with the leadership team to scale QuantHealth’s business globally and oversee the company’s operations in the US
QuantHealth offers clinical trial simulation software that leverages AI-powered medicines development data software. Its clinical simulator helps researchers predict how individual patients in a clinical trial will respond to treatment.
“Joining QuantHealth is a culmination of my career in Life Sciences, where I have been fortunate to play an important role in scaling businesses that touch every single area of the industry – from payers to data and analytics companies,” Dornstreich said in a statement. “Having advised Arnon and Orr for three years, I am excited to partner with them to transform QuantHealth from an Israeli startup into a global company.”
Provider of hybrid care in the countryside Homeward joins Centene’s board of directors, Brent Layton.
Layton has worked for the Medicaid managed care organization, Centene, in a variety of positions, including president and chief operating officer, director of business development, and director of provider network development and market expansion for health insurance plans. He retired from Centene this year and is joining Homeward to support the expansion of Medicare beneficiaries into Medicaid, ACA and commercial network beneficiaries.
Homeward what Founded last year with a $20 million investment from General Catalyst, the company provides healthcare services to rural communities through its mobile mobile units, in patients’ homes or virtually.
“Brent brings extensive managed care expertise having supported the development and scaling of business units critical to Centene’s growth strategy and rise to position within the Fortune 100,” said Dr. Jennifer Schneider, co-founder and CEO of Homeward made a statement.
“He adds another dynamic component to Homeward’s world-class team and underscores our industry leadership and opportunities ahead. Now, more than ever, we are in a strong position to continue advancing our mission while providing our members with the best possible care experience.”
Bend Health, a virtual provider of pediatric behavioral therapy, announced that it has hired Dr. Promoted Amit Parikh to Chief Medical Officer.
Parikh will focus on scaling the company’s pediatric behavioral digital health services and expanding the care team and infrastructure to implement a pediatric collaborative care model.
“Access to quality pediatric behavioral health care for children and their families is an urgent and unmet health need in our country,” said Dr. Parikh in a statement. “Bend’s virtual pediatric behavioral health platform helps those in need of services quickly access behavioral health care, and I am committed to expanding this lifeline to more families.”
“The current mental health crisis is also affecting providers, and we are actively addressing the causes of burnout, encouraging growth, streamlining tasks and providing the necessary resources for exceptional care.”
