Trusted Health Systems Experts

Nia Rennix is a humanitarian leader, food systems architect, and social impact founder reshaping how communities experience dignity-centered food access. As CEO of The Rennix Weigh Group and creator of HungerDash™, she designs modern, trauma-free food systems that restore choice, reduce stigma, and bring culturally meaningful nourishment to families who have been historically overlooked. With 17+ years of experience across clinical nutrition, public health, and community mobilization, Nia has led large-scale food access redesigns, advised organizations on dignity-centered system transformation, and mobilized cross-sector partnerships that strengthen resilience across diverse regions. Her work bridges humanitarian leadership, system design, and community voice—creating models that blend compassion, innovation, and cultural understanding to generate long-term, community-wide impact.

Dr. Kyle Hoedebecke, MD, MBA, MPA, MS, FAAFP, CPE, is a West Point graduate, certified physician executive, and global healthcare leader with over two decades of leadership experience across more than 120 countries. In addition to his medical degree, he holds four master’s degrees and two professional fellowships. During his distinguished career in the U.S. Army, Dr. Hoedebecke was selected by the Surgeon General as the U.S. Army Physician of the Year in 2017. Following his military service, he became the first Utilization Management Medical Director at Oscar Health, where he built and led a dynamic team that helped guide the company’s successful public offering in 2021. Today, Dr. Hoedebecke serves as the Managing Partner of 1836 Ventures, investing in innovative healthcare technologies that improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient satisfaction, and reduce costs. He is also a Clinical Advisor at Alpas Virginia (NOVA), where he supports the integration of evidence-based medical care and advanced treatment models to optimize patient recovery and well-being.

Dr. James Lyons, M.D., is an internationally trained physician that was born in Germany. He is the son of a teacher and army veteran and was raised in Texas, but traveled extensively during his medical training. From medical rotations in French Hospital Systems, to his training in Miami at Ryder Trauma medical center and psychiatric training at TGK Prison, his depth of knowledge for those in acute crises is vast. In addition to his doctorate in medicine, Dr. Lyons also holds a Masters of Medical Sciences and coordinated research trials for schizophrenia pharmaceutical treatments in Dallas, TX. He completed his residency in Rural Michigan as a Family Medicine Physician, where he made home visits, and was rigorously trained in all aspects of medical care from delivering and caring for newborns, to end of life care. In his final year of training, he was named chief resident of this program. After 3 additional years practicing in rural east texas as a hospitalist in the acute setting, he, his wife, and their 4 children now reside back in Texas where he was raised, where his parents are retired, and where his sister works as a registered nurse in hospital leadership. Dr. Lyons continues to practice medicine in the acute setting as a hospitalist and emergency room physician in the greater Austin area. Aside from direct patient care, Dr. Lyons provides medical expertise and consulting while also being actively involved in performance improvement, infection control, and medical executive committees in the hospitals where he practices.

Richard Brown Jr., MBA, is a U.S. Army Veteran, healthcare entrepreneur, and founder of Essential Living Support, LLC — a veteran-owned, home-based care organization in Cheyenne, Wyoming. With more than a decade of experience in healthcare administration, direct support, and community-based services, Richard specializes in providing high-quality residential and in-home care for Veterans and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His work is grounded in dignity, independence, and person-centered support, ensuring every individual receives the same respect and compassion he once provided as a soldier caring for his team. Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management, which equip him with expertise in clinical operations, leadership, and regulatory compliance. His career includes service with the Department of Child Protective Services, support roles in the Microsoft Data Center, and extensive experience as a Shared Home Provider under the Wyoming DD Waiver. He also operates a VA-approved Medical Foster Home, delivering 24/7 care, medication administration, life-skills development, and community integration services from a family-style residential setting. Guided by a mission to elevate the standard of care for vulnerable populations, Richard blends business strategy with hands-on service. He actively collaborates with local organizations, veteran networks, and disability advocates to expand access to high-quality support programs in Wyoming. His leadership reflects integrity, accountability, and a deep commitment to strengthening the lives of others through meaningful connection, structured support, and community inclusion. Richard’s long-term vision is to scale Essential Living Support into a recognized model of compassionate care — where Veterans and individuals with disabilities are not just housed, but empowered to live with purpose, safety, and belonging.

Brian is the Chief AI Officer at Health-Vision.AI, LLC, where he leads responsible AI implementation and develops ethical AI, security, and governance frameworks for healthcare and life sciences organizations in the US and EU. He is also the founder of Envision-Health.AI and creator of HealthRoundsAI, a platform that helps future clinicians use AI ethically and communicate more effectively with patients. With decades of public- and private-sector experience in health tech, AI strategy, data governance, and digital innovation, Brian is a recognized thought leader on AI ethics, AI governance, and the societal impacts of AI in healthcare. He also serves as an adjunct instructor in social sciences and AI ethics and has published in JMIR, Public Health Reports, and the Journal of Community Health.

With over 20 years of executive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, I am passionate about creating positive social impact and system change through collaboration, strategy, and innovation. As the CEO of HealthForce Partners California, I lead a cross-sector, multi-regional, non-profit partnership that connects healthcare, education, and workforce development to mitigate workforce shortages and build career opportunities in the regions we serve.

Dr. Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology at North Dakota State University, internationally recognized for his pioneering work at the intersection of digital epidemiology, pharmacovigilance, and artificial intelligence. His research harnesses advanced statistical modeling and AI to track and predict health behaviors, medication safety, and disease patterns in real time—bridging traditional epidemiology with next-generation digital health analytics. Dr. Bhagavathula has published more than 250 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Annals of Epidemiology, JAMA Network Open, and Lancet Digital Health. His work has been widely cited and featured in major media outlets such as The New York Times, where he discussed the real-world safety of GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro). Recognized among the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% of Scientists (2019–2024) and elected as a Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology, Dr. Bhagavathula is known for translating complex data into actionable insights that shape public health policy and clinical practice. His ongoing projects include NIH- and NSF-aligned initiatives on AI-powered overdose forecasting, digital twins for public health, and real-world drug safety surveillance using explainable machine learning. With a decade of experience spanning more than two dozen countries and collaborations with organizations such as WHO, USAID, and UNICEF, Dr. Bhagavathula brings a global, data-driven, and human-centered approach to solving modern health crises.

Specialties: Population Health, Care Management, Accountable Care Organizations, Sustainable Health Communities, Provider Engagement, Product Development, Business & Health Care Strategy, Product Sales Support, Business Process Management, Telemedicine, Healthcare Information Technology, Operations, Physician Engagement, Clinical Redesign, Patient Flow, Wellness, Strategy, Patient Centered Medical Home, Health Policy, Managed Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Regulatory, Boards, Governance, Public Sector, Public Health, Analytics. Leadership Development and Nursing

My career in healthcare leadership has evolved to a dynamic intersection of clinical excellence and operational optimization as a Nurse Executive. Leveraging a PhD in Nursing Administration and a rich background as a nurse leader, I specialize in transforming healthcare for administrators and frontline staff alike. The mission to elevate patient care through innovation and strategic relationships guides my approach. My career has spanned multiple areas of expertise from adult critical care, emergency services (hospital and non hospital based), and pediatrics. I am uniquely positioned to provide guidance in hospital operations, reimbursement, staffing, engagement, and retention in a constantly pivoting economic and political climate.

I hold a B.S. in Life Science and a Doctorate in Chiropractic, and my passion for mental wellness took a personal turn after a close loved one faced a suicide crisis. This experience fueled my drive to find practical, impactful solutions for mental wellness that can be integrated into everyday life and business environments. As a Mental Wellness Integration Architect, I specialize in helping businesses incorporate mental wellness strategies into their operations to support clients and employees. My work involves designing and implementing tailored mental wellness frameworks that improve stress management, reduce burnout, and foster resilience—while also generating new revenue streams through product recommendations and wellness conversations. My approach empowers businesses to make a difference without needing prior expertise in mental health, creating long-term impact and profitability.

Dr. Jagdish Khubchandani is a Professor of Public Health at New Mexico State University (NMSU), known for his extensive research and expertise in global health and social epidemiology

Experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in technology lead transformation and change, talent and performance management, and product and business strategy.

Ganesh Ariyur is a global enterprise technology executive and a Top 100 Digital Adoption Leader for 2025. He is known for delivering more than $500M in measurable enterprise value through large-scale digital transformation, enterprise systems modernization, cloud strategy, artificial intelligence adoption, data governance, & enterprise architecture leadership. His work spans more than 90 countries across Fortune 500 organizations, private-equity owned companies, and highly regulated industries. Ganesh serves as the Global Head of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Transformation at Gainwell Technologies, a $3B healthcare technology organization. He directs modernization programs across SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, PeopleSoft, cloud platforms on AWS and Azure, enterprise applications, reporting and analytics, generative AI, intelligent automation, enterprise architecture, IT governance, and cybersecurity, aligned with operating models. His programs have delivered multi-million-dollar cost savings. He has directed enterprise portfolios valued at more than $1B. He has unified 450-plus legacy systems, led technology programs supporting more than $30B in M&A value, and guided organizations through complex TSA exits and carve-outs. Ganesh brings deep expertise in artificial intelligence-enabled operating models, multi-ERP modernization including SAP S/4 HANA, Oracle Cloud, & Workday, cloud strategy and FinOps, enterprise architecture, data, infrastructure, cybersecurity improvement, data quality & analytics modernization, robotic process automation & intelligent automation, shared services/global business services, organizational design, and long-term value creation. His people-process-technology approach led to his being named a Global Top 100 Digital Adoption Leader. He is a Certified AI Business Transformation Practitioner & a Certified Technology Innovation Practitioner. He is also a member of the Forbes Technology Council. He was publicly recognized for global transformation leadership when he was featured on billboards across Germany during a major enterprise program at Bayer. Ganesh is known for partnering with boards, CEOs, CFOs, & private equity operating teams. He aligns technology strategy with growth objectives, cost discipline, compliance needs, & long-term enterprise value. Based in Atlanta, he is regarded as a CIO leader who turns complexity into clarity and who consistently converts technology investment into measurable business outcomes.

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I’m a lifesciences compliance strategist with a passion for building real-world, right-sized programs in fast-moving environments. With deep experience in pharma and medtech, I specialize in translating regulatory complexity into practical, actionable frameworks. I’ve spent 7+ years navigating the gray areas of compliance—from training physicians on industry expectations to building startup programs from the ground up. I believe compliance should be ethical, functional, and human-centered—and that culture is built through clarity, storytelling, and respect, not fear. Outside of policy and audits, I speak regularly on startup compliance and love turning “boring” topics into memorable moments. I'm here to connect, create, and contribute.

Serving more than 2 million persons directly and indirectly with health education and wellness. Global stages to include, Haiti, Liberia, Jamaica, to name a few. We work with healthcare owners in our region to recover the $200,000 to $1M in annual profit they are currently losing to agency travelers and RN turnover by fixing the 'Manager Disconnect' that's driving their best people away.

Dr. Ayesha Bryant, M.S.P.H, M.D. is a physician, clinical scientist, and associate professor dedicated to translating complex medical research into practical health solutions. With more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and multiple textbook chapters, Dr. Bryant is recognized for her contributions to perioperative outcomes research, preventive medicine, and quality-of-life improvement. She currently serves as a clinical advisor at Alpas Wellness, a drug, alcohol & mental health treatment center in Maryland. She completed her medical training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and Emory University, with additional training in epidemiology and public health. Her research has been featured at major national and international conferences, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Bryant’s expertise spans functional medicine, AI-driven healthcare algorithms, and national clinical data registry research. She is passionate about combining evidence-based medicine with real-world wellness strategies to improve patient outcomes and preventive care. In addition to her academic work, she has written for Rupa Health, where she shares insights on how readers can live healthier, more vibrant lives.

Tirumala Rao Chimpiri is a senior programmer analyst at Stony Brook University. He's an enterprise technology leader with more than 26 years of experience driving ERP modernization, digital transformation and business-process automation for Fortune 500 companies and global organizations across the banking, manufacturing, logistics and public-sector domains. He has led major ERP programs spanning finance and HR systems, delivering operational agility, improved security and measurable performance gains at scale. Tirumala also serves as chair of the IEEE Computer Society’s Long Island section and is a Senior Member of IEEE and a Fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE). He contributes to enterprise-technology governance and digital-innovation strategy through leadership roles with national and international technology organizations influencing the future of intelligent enterprise platforms.

RCM Matter provides end-to-end revenue cycle management solutions for healthcare practices across the USA. Our services cover medical billing, coding, credentialing, and denial management to help providers maximize reimbursements. By streamlining administrative processes, they empower clinicians to focus on delivering quality care.

At OSP, we have pioneered over 700 tailored software systems in the healthcare sector, harnessing AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. Our focus is unwavering on delivering innovative solutions that address the unique challenges of our clients, ensuring they are always at the forefront of technology-driven healthcare transformation.With a proven track record in CRM and software development strategy, the team at OSP, under my leadership, is committed to excellence and quality. We believe in fostering strong client relationships and delivering results that not only meet but exceed expectations. My journey in the healthcare IT space is fueled by a mission to leverage cutting-edge technology for the betterment of healthcare outcomes and efficiencies.