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Fellows

Belmont Collaborative for Health Systems Innovation

The Belmont Collaborative for Health Systems Innovation at Belmont University’s Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine is proud to engage a distinguished community of volunteer faculty, recognized as Fellows, Senior Fellows, and Research Fellows. These individuals embody excellence and expertise, ranging from accomplished generalists with a broad understanding of health systems to specialized experts in value-based care, healthcare innovation, and technology integration into clinical practice. Together, they form a collaborative cohort united by a commitment to advancing scholarship and education that empowers healthcare professionals and improves patient outcomes.

Our Fellows contribute cutting-edge research, practical insights, and educational content that address the complexities of modern healthcare delivery. They engage with policymakers, healthcare organizations, and the broader public, offering expertise through peer-reviewed publications, public presentations, and advisory roles. Their work informs transformative strategies that enhance human performance, optimize healthcare systems, and inspire the next generation of medical professionals. By fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, our Fellows help shape the future of healthcare and ensure that the Collaborative remains a leader in health systems science.

Senior Fellows

Paul Barach
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Paul Barach

Senior Fellow
Email: pbarach@gmail.com
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Johnny Huard

Senior Fellow | Chief Scientific Officer, Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Email: jhuard@sprivail.org
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David Jarrard
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David Jarrard

Senior Fellow | Chairman, Jarrard, Inc.
Email: djarrard@jarrardinc.com
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Raj Pruthi
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Raj Pruthi

Senior Fellow | Chief Medical Officer, enGene, Inc.
Email: rpruthi@engene.com
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Amy Zolotow
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Amy Zolotow

Senior Fellow | Executive Advisor - Strategic Partnerships, Prosneus
Email: amy.zolotow@gmail.com
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Fellows

Eric Abbott
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Eric Abbott

Fellow | Solutions Director, CX Healthcare Practice, Cisco Systems
Email: abbottericb@gmail.com
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Bryan Brooks
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Bryan Brooks

Fellow | Professor, Baylor University
Email: Bryan_Brooks@baylor.edu
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Allen Craig
Belmont Collaborative for Health Systems Innovation
Email: allencraigpmi@gmail.com
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Corey Cronrath
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Corey Cronrath

Fellow | Chief Medical Officer, Mental Health Cooperative
Email: Corey.Cronrath@mhc-tn.org
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Derek Dedeker
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Derek Dedeker

Fellow | Principal, Frist Cressey Ventures
Email: ddedeker@fcventures.com
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Natalie Dickson
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Natalie Dickson

Fellow | President & Chief Executive Officer, Tennessee Oncology
Email: ndickson@tnonc.com
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Steven Ditto
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Steven Ditto

Fellow | Senior Health Sector Executive & Compliance Advisor, Ditto and Associates
Email: steve@dittoandassociates.com
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Aaron Epstein
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Aaron Epstein

Fellow | Area Vice President, Qventus
Email: aepstein@qventus.com
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Danielle Esler
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Danielle Esler

Fellow | Senior Public Health Physician, NT Health
Email: danielle.esler@belmont.edu
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John Frownfelter
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John Frownfelter

Fellow | Lead, Data Driven Health, NTT DATA
Email: jfrowny@gmail.com
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Marc Goldstone
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Marc Goldstone

Fellow | Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Wellpath, LLC
Email: Mgoldstone@Wellpath.us
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Scott Griffith
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Scott Griffith

Fellow | CEO, Founder, & Managing Partner, SG Collaborative Solutions, LLC
Email: scott@sgcpartners.com
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Louis Joseph
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Louis Joseph

Fellow | Former Group VP of Practice Operations, HCA Healthcare
Email: ljoseph@comcast.net
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Dwayne Keller
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Dwayne Keller

Fellow | Senior Vice President, Vizient Inc.
Email: dwayne.keller@kaufmanhall.com
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Adriaan Liefveld

Fellow | Advisory Board Member, Link2Trials and Member, BEAMER project team
Email: aad.liefveld@link2trials.com
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Ron Loeppke
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Ron Loeppke

Board Member | Fellow | Vice Chairman Emeritus, U.S. Preventative Medicine (USPM)
Email: ron.loeppke@belmont.edu
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Mark Mahler
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Mark Mahler

Fellow | Principal, Mahler Consulting
Email: donald.mahler@belmont.edu
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Justin Mooneyhan
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Justin Mooneyhan

Fellow | Vice President of Information Technology/Chief Information Security Officer, IVX Health
Email: mooneyhanj@gmail.com
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Thomas Ozburn
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Thomas Ozburn

Fellow | President and CEO, Centennial Medical Center
Email: Thomas.Ozburn@hcahealthcare.com
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Reginald Ramsey
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Reginald Ramsey

Fellow | Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Thriveworks
Email: reggie@thriveworks.com
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Alejandro Rossano
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Alejandro Rossano

Fellow | General Director, Grupo Médico Rossano
Email: alexrossano@yahoo.com
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Juan Sanchez
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Juan Sanchez

Fellow | Chief Academic Officer, HCA Healthcare
Email: juan.sanchez2@hcahealthcare.com
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Aashish Shah
Belmont Collaborative for Health Systems Innovation
Email: draash@att.net
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Warren Skea
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Warren Skea

Executive Director for Belmont Collaborative for Health Systems Innovation & Clinical Assistant Professor | Fellow | Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer, Axenic Health Solutions
Email: warren.skea@belmont.edu
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Reed Smith
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Reed Smith

Fellow | Chief Consumer Officer, Ardent Health Services
Email: reed.smith@ardenthealth.com
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J'annine Sullivan
Belmont Collaborative for Health Systems Innovation
Email: sullivanjannine@gmail.com
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Katie Swenson
Belmont Collaborative for Health Systems Innovation

Katie Swenson

Fellow | Co-Chair, Military Caregiver Resource Group and Executive Clinical Director, Surgical Specialties & Digestive Health Clinical Program, Intermountain Health
Email: katie@beyondtheblade.org
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Marc Watkins
Belmont Collaborative for Health Systems Innovation

Marc Watkins

Fellow | Chief Medical Officer, Kroger Health
Email: marc.watkins@kroger.com
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Daria Yang
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Daria Yang

Fellow | Ethics & Compliance Officer, HCA Healthcare, TriStar Horizon Medical Center
Email: daria.yang@hcahealthcare.com
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