Ardent Health Appoints Gaurav Khanna as Chief Digital & Information Officer
Veteran healthcare technology leader to advance Ardent’s digital, data, AI and technology strategy in support of long-term growth
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT), a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S., today announced the appointment of Gaurav Khanna as chief digital & information officer. In this role, Khanna will lead Ardent’s technology, data, AI and digital strategy to support patient care, operational excellence and long-term growth.
“We’re committed to building the capabilities that will help Ardent continue to deliver exceptional care and thrive in a rapidly changing healthcare environment,” said Dave Caspers, president and CEO of Ardent Health. “His deep experience in healthcare technology and digital transformation will help us strengthen the foundation needed to support our teams and advance our strategic goals.”
Khanna brings more than 20 years of healthcare technology leadership experience, with a track record of using digital, data and AI capabilities to drive business transformation, operational performance and consumer experience. Most recently, he served as vice president and segment chief information officer for CenterWell Pharmacy, part of Humana’s healthcare services business, where he led technology, data and AI strategy supporting a nearly $11 billion business.
Prior to CenterWell, Khanna served as chief information and digital officer for Contessa Health, where he helped scale the company’s care-at-home platform and led technology strategy through its acquisition by Amedisys. He also held senior technology leadership roles at eviCore Healthcare and Express Scripts.
Khanna holds an executive MBA from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering from Lehigh University.
“Ardent has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care while investing in the people and capabilities that support its mission,” said Khanna. “I’m excited to join the organization and partner with teams across the enterprise to build on that foundation by using technology, data and AI to simplify how we work and create better experiences for patients, team members and providers.”
About Ardent Health
Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT) is a leading provider of healthcare in growing mid-sized urban communities across the U.S. The Company delivers care through its subsidiaries, which include 30 acute care hospitals and more than 280 sites of care with over 2,000 employed and affiliated providers across six states. Anchored by a shared operating model and a commitment to investing in innovative services and technologies that improve quality, access and experience, Ardent is focused on delivering strong clinical outcomes and improving the health of the patients and communities it serves.
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