Duo Health Announces New President and COO, Adds to Market Leadership Team for Strategic Expansion Efforts
01 Agosto 2024 - 10:30AM
Business Wire
Duo Health, a new type of value-based medical group for patients
with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease
(ESKD), announced the hire of Kristen Warden as President and Chief
Operations Officer. Warden brings extensive experience in operating
and growing value-based care organizations.
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Duo Health Leadership: Kristen Warden,
Marella Umali, Silvana Fischman (Photo: Business Wire)
Prior to joining Duo Health, Warden most recently served as
Chief Operating Officer of ConcertoCare, leading growth and
operational excellence in their home-based care model for senior
patients. As Chief Operating Officer, Kristen has built and led
operations, integration, and IT teams, achieving significant growth
and operational efficiency. Her leadership in value-based care and
strategic business development will drive Duo Health's expansion
and enhance our ability to serve patients and partners effectively
across the communities we serve. Warden also held leadership
positions at Oak Street Health, North American Dental Group,
Enlivant and DaVita Kidney Care.
“Kristen has a proven track record in leadership of value-based
care organizations and mobilizing teams focused on complex senior
patients and chronic kidney disease patients,” shared Nathan
Goldstein, Duo Health’s co-founder and CEO. “Her operational
excellence is invaluable to Duo Health as we continue expanding our
reach to new patients and new markets.”
“I’m excited to join Duo Health – to contribute to its mission
of improving patient outcomes and to continue its expanded reach
for more provider groups, patients and communities impacted by
CKD,” said Warden.
Duo Health additionally announced new leadership in key markets
of operation with the appointment of Marella Umali as General
Manager, Arizona and Silvana Fischman as General Manager, Florida.
Umali had served as Duo Health’s Vice President of Network
Operations prior to her new role, and was previously in leadership
positions at agilon health, L.A. Care Health Plan, and MemorialCare
Select Health Plan. Her leadership has been instrumental in driving
Duo Health's mission to enhance patient care through effective
provider and partner engagement across Arizona. Fischman joins Duo
most recently from ChenMed, where she served in various leadership
roles, including Vice President of Stars and Clinical Operations,
Vice President of Cardiovascular Care and Podiatry, and Chief of
Staff, Operations. Silvana has successfully led quality
initiatives, standardized protocols, and improved patient
compliance through technology and AI development.
“The leadership of Marella and Silvana will be instrumental in
driving Duo Health’s mission to extend access and enhance patient
care through differentiated provider and partner engagement across
Arizona and Florida,” added Goldstein.
About Duo Health:
Duo Health (“Duo”) is a new type of medical group designed
around the needs of patients with chronic kidney disease and their
physicians. Duo’s unique Health Mobilization™ platform partners
multidisciplinary care teams with community nephrologists and
activates all the other clinicians, facilities, and community
organizations necessary to treat the whole patient on their own
terms. The Duo Health team is comprised of leaders in value-based
healthcare, technology, and behavioral science who share a vision
for advancing health equity one relationship at a time. For more
information visit www.duohealth.com.
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