About

We are reimagining kidney care to help patients live their best lives. We work in the best interests of all our partners and patients, authentically and with full transparency. We equip people with the information, choice, and control they need to make the best choices for their health and their lives.

Our values

We believe in more. In closer connections. In deeper experience. In greater trust. Uplifting our people, upholding our values, and gathering the best and brightest to reimagine kidney care and help patients live their best lives. We are bold and unwavering, dreaming big, breaking from the status quo to drive change.

We care deeply about the people we serve. We are on a mission to help people and we know the work we do changes their lives. Everyone deserves the best possible opportunity to live a healthier life so that’s why we do what is right, especially when it’s hard.
We are better when we work together. Everyone is welcome and included. We value our differences and learn from each other. We collaborate with each other and our partners to help people with kidney disease live their best lives. This is no small feat, but we make no small plans.
Humility is a source of our strength. We are curious and committed to learning. If there is a better way, we will create it. We have deep experience yet crave building new capacity and ability. We are setting a new standard in kidney care, forging a better path to improve lives.
We bring joy to our work. We approach all we do with a positive attitude and with gratitude for each other and for the people we have the privilege to serve. We know we can make a difference and that’s why we’re here.

Executive Leadership Team

Bobby Sepucha

Chief Executive Officer

Bobby Sepucha

Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer, Bobby leads Interwell Health’s overall strategy and is passionate about helping patients live their best lives while delivering results for payers and providers. Bobby brings over ten years of value-based kidney care experience to his role, having served as CEO of Cricket Health and as a senior executive in policy and corporate affairs at Fresenius Medical Care. He has long worked at the intersection of business, policy, and law, having served as chief of staff to a member of Congress and General Counsel at the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center. He also practiced as an attorney with Gunderson Dettmer in Silicon Valley and Boston where he represented venture capital firms and high-tech startups. Bobby received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.

David Pollack

President & Chief Operating Officer

David Pollack

President & Chief Operating Officer

As President and Chief Operating Officer, David ensures the company’s value-based care programs are operating effectively to achieve improved outcomes for patients and robust results for our payer and physician partners. Before joining Interwell Health, David was president of the Integrated Care Group at Fresenius Medical Care North America which included leading Fresenius Health Partners. David has more than 30 years of finance and managed care operations experience, serving as chief executive officer for Aetna Florida Medicaid and senior vice president at Molina Healthcare where he oversaw 15 state health plans. David holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina.

Dr. George Hart

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. George Hart

Chief Medical Officer

George brings a 30-year career in nephrology and as a practicing physician to his role as Chief Medical Officer. He first joined Interwell Health in 2020 serving as co-Chief Medical Officer before moving full-time to his new role in late 2022. Most recently, he served as President of Metrolina Nephrology Associates in Charlotte, North Carolina where he led a practice of 80 providers, while also serving as a medical director for Fresenius Kidney Care. George has specialized in transplant nephrology and previously served as the medical director for the kidney and pancreas transplant programs at Carolinas Healthcare system (now Atrium Health) and as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UNC Chapel Hill. He earned his MD from Wake Forest University.

Kate Dobbs

Chief Marketing Officer

Kate Dobbs

Chief Marketing Officer

In her role as Chief Marketing Officer, Kate leads the teams responsible for telling the Interwell Health story through brand and digital strategy, patient engagement, channel marketing, and internal and external communications. Kate brings extensive marketing leadership experience from her many years in senior roles at Fresenius Medical Care, Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Staples, Inc. In addition to a BA in business administration from Washburn University, Kate earned an MBA from Regis University and a postgraduate certificate in sustainable business from the University of Cambridge.

Chris Lim

Vice President, Legal

Chris Lim

Vice President, Legal

As Vice President of Legal for Interwell Health, Chris is responsible for all legal affairs of the company including value-based contracts with private and government payers. Chris spent seven years at Fresenius Medical Care focused on integrated care, most recently serving as Deputy General Counsel, and previously held a senior role at Boston Medical Center HealthNet Plan. He began his legal career at WilmerHale in Boston as a litigator and has also worked as Medicaid Budget Director for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services in Massachusetts. Chris holds a BA in Asian Studies from Bowdoin College, an MPP in Public Finance from Harvard Kennedy School, and a J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Ryan Jacobs

Chief Growth Officer

Ryan Jacobs

Chief Growth Officer

In his position as Chief Growth Officer, Ryan leads our go-to-market strategy, new business development opportunities, as well as supporting and growing our existing health plan and ACO partnerships. He previously served in a similar role at Cricket Health as Chief Commercial Officer. Ryan’s extensive career in healthcare spans value-based care, population health, digital health, and healthcare consulting. Ryan previously was a senior leader at OptumHealth and spent over a decade at Aetna in numerous strategic, business development, and relationship management roles across the Healthagen portfolio of businesses. Ryan holds a BA in economics from Bellarmine University.

Leslie Glenn

Chief People Officer

Leslie Glenn

Chief People Officer

As Chief People Officer, Leslie is responsible for leading all people-related strategies for Interwell Health and positioning the company as the value-based care employer of choice by delivering on Interwell Health’s mission and fostering a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and joy. Leslie is an experienced healthcare executive with both HR and operational experience. Prior to joining Interwell Health, Leslie worked at Signify Health leading large health system and employer clients in value-based care programs, and also served as Chief HR Officer for Remedy Partners. Leslie holds a BA from Cornell University in industrial and labor relations, and an MBA from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis.

Ariana Chehrazi

Vice President, Strategic Initiatives

Ariana Chehrazi

Vice President, Strategic Initiatives

As Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Ariana Chehrazi leads a team focused on developing and executing Interwell Health’s strategic objectives as well as cross-functional project management with the goal of reimagining kidney care to help patients live their best lives. Prior to joining Interwell Health, Ariana served in a similar position at Cricket Health. She brings experience helping large healthcare organizations define and operationalize their go to market, population health, and change management strategies from having served as Senior Implementation and Account Manager at Optum Analytics (formerly Humedica) and a healthcare consultant at Putnam Associates. Ariana earned a BS in Biology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA in Healthcare Management from The Wharton School.

Patrick Robertson

Vice President, Technology

Patrick Robertson

Vice President, Technology

As Vice President of Technology for Interwell Health, Patrick leads the teams responsible for Corporate IT, Information Security, and Engineering enabling value-based care to be delivered effectively and at an industry leading scale. Prior to joining Interwell Health, Patrick helped establish the Engineering team at Cricket Health. He brings extensive IT experience to his role having spent over a decade leading technology teams at Iora Health and One Medical. Patrick holds a BS in Computer Science from James Madison University.

Maureen Bernacki

Vice President, Finance

Maureen Bernacki

Vice President, Finance

As the Vice President of Finance, Maureen Bernacki is responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial strategy and operations. Prior to joining Interwell Health, Maureen served as the vice president and chief financial officer for Fresenius Health Partners at Fresenius Medical Care North America while also leading financial operational oversight for 3 captive insurance entities. She has extensive financial experience in the healthcare industry having advanced into senior leadership roles at Aetna, Magellan Health, and CIGNA. Maureen also served as senior vice president of financial planning and analysis at Hartford Steam Boiler, a part of Munich Re providing insurance and inspection services. She received her BS degree in accounting from Central Connecticut State University, a MS degree in healthcare management, and an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Maureen also serves on the board for Hartford Youth Scholars.

Sam Gopal

President, Acumen Physician Solutions

Sam Gopal

President, Acumen Physician Solutions

Sam is President of Acumen Physician Solutions, leading this important product line within Interwell Health, including an electronic health record system for nephrologists that is optimized for value-based kidney care. Sam has over 25 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy and product management across multiple industries including healthcare and information management, with specific experience launching and scaling new service lines. Sam holds a BS in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, an MS in industrial engineering from Purdue University, and an M.A. in management from Harvard University Extension School.

Board Members

John Arlotta

Co-Chairman

John Arlotta

Co-Chairman

John Arlotta, Co-Chairman of the board, brings more than 40 years of leadership in the healthcare industry, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer of eviCore, which was acquired by Express Scripts and is currently a Cigna/Evernorth business. He has held leadership roles at a wide range of start-ups and high growth companies, both private and publicly traded. He served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Office of Denver-based Coram Inc.; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NeighborCare Inc.; Chief Operating Officer of Caremark RX; and Chairman of Kindred at Home. He began his career at Baxter International, and has worked with numerous private equity portfolio companies. Mr. Arlotta earned his BBA in Marketing from the University of Notre Dame and is a retired U.S. Army Reserve Captain.

Bill Valle

Co-Chairman

Bill Valle

Co-Chairman

Bill Valle, Co-Chairman of the board, is the Chief Executive Officer of Care Delivery for Fresenius Medical Care, leading global divisions focused on improving the quality of life for people living with kidney disease and other chronic conditions. He previously served as President of Fresenius Kidney Care, where he was responsible for the successful management of outpatient and inpatient programs, as well as home dialysis growth across the U.S. He also served as President of the company’s Integrated Renal Services business, which he helped transform into a high-performance network focused on improving outcomes and reducing the costs of managing kidney disease. Mr. Valle also sits on the Management Board of Fresenius Medical Care and brings more than 35 years of industry experience, including executive roles in sales, marketing, and business development.

Alex Azar

Board Member

Alex Azar

Board Member

Alex Azar served as the 24th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 2018-2021, leading over 85,000 employees with a budget of over $1.4 trillion to improve the health, safety, and well-being of Americans. As Secretary, Azar led the largest changes in 50 years to how chronic kidney disease is prevented and treated in the United States. Mr. Azar was also the architect of Operation Warp Speed, which accelerated the development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics. Prior to serving as Secretary, Mr. Azar held several other executive roles including President of the U.S. affiliate of Eli Lilly and Company, Deputy Secretary and General Counsel for the Department of Health and Human Services, and Partner at Wiley Rein LLP. Mr. Azar earned a Juris Doctor from Yale University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.

Tracy Bahl

Board Member

Tracy Bahl

Board Member

Tracy Bahl serves as Managing Director at Valtruis, a WCAS company focused on investing in organizations leading the transformation to value-based care. He was formerly the President and Chief Executive Officer of OneOncology, a network of leading community oncology practices across the U.S. Prior to OneOncology, Mr. Bahl served as Executive Vice President of Health Plans for CVS Health and held leadership and advisory roles at Emdeon (now Change Healthcare); General Atlantic; UnitedHealth Group; and Cigna. Mr. Bahl earned his Master of Business Administration degrees from Columbia University and the London Business School as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College.

Gina Loften

Board Member

Gina Loften

Board Member

Gina Loften most recently served as Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft U.S. before retiring in 2021. She has more than three decades of experience helping enterprises put innovation into practice to deliver shareholder and business value. Ms. Loften has held senior executive positions in research, development, sales, and consulting at IBM and Microsoft including Chief Innovation Officer and Chief Technology Officer roles. Ms. Loften has an excellent track record scaling businesses from emerging opportunities to multiple billion-dollar impact to the organization. She is also a sought-after speaker and author on topics such as leadership, artificial intelligence, cloud, cybersecurity, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ms. Loften holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Robert Sepucha

Board Member

Robert Sepucha

Board Member

Robert Sepucha, CEO of Interwell Health and former CEO of Cricket Health, brings over ten years of value-based kidney care experience to his role on the board. Prior to joining Cricket Health, Mr. Sepucha spent seven years with Fresenius Medical Care in Government Affairs and Corporate Affairs leadership roles. Earlier in his career, Mr. Sepucha served as General Counsel at the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, Chief of Staff to Congressman Harold Ford, Jr., and practiced as an attorney with Gunderson Dettmer in Silicon Valley and Boston specializing in venture capital and high-tech startups. Mr. Sepucha received a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.

Dr. Carney Taylor

Board Member

Dr. Carney Taylor

Board Member

Dr. Carney Taylor is the Co-President of Eastern Nephrology Associates and is a leading nephrologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Taylor is a double-board certified physician in nephrology and internal medicine and holds a medical degree from East Carolina University School of Medicine, a Master of Business Administration degree from East Carolina University, and a bachelor’s degree from the Virginia Military Institute. Dr. Taylor completed his residency and fellowship in nephrology at Vanderbilt University.

Dr. Charles Zachem

Board Member

Dr. Charles Zachem

Board Member

Dr. Charles Zachem has practiced medicine for more than 25 years and serves as Managing Partner at Kidney Care of Oregon. Dr. Zachem is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences, Board Member of Pacific Health Associates, and Medical Director at Fresenius Medical Care North America. Dr. Zachem is a double-board certified physician in nephrology and internal medicine. He received his medical degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, and his fellowship at University of Washington.

Our history

In August 2022, three industry leaders merged to better serve the needs of physicians, patients, caregivers, and payers alike. Bringing together the value-based care expertise of Fresenius Health Partners, the legacy InterWell Health’s unrivaled network of 1,600+ physician partners, and the innovative data and analytics of Cricket Health, the new Interwell Health makes providing quality kidney care smarter and easier, yielding better patient outcomes.

In September 2022, Interwell Health further built out its vision for the future of kidney care with the acquisition of Acumen Physician Solutions, the leading provider of electronic health record and patient management software designed especially for nephrologists caring for people with chronic kidney disease.