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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 Global 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, health care innovation, and technology integration into clinical practice. Together, they form a collaborative cohort united by a commitment to advancing scholarship and education that empowers health care professionals and improves patient outcomes.

Our Fellows contribute cutting-edge research, practical insights, and educational content that address the complexities of modern health care delivery. They engage with policymakers, health care 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 health care 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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Monica Wehby
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Monica Wehby

Senior Fellow | Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
Email: mwehby@goodmancampbell.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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Global Fellows

Aad Liefveld
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Aad Liefveld

Fellow | Advisory Board Member, Link2Trials and Member, BEAMER project team
Email: aad.liefveld@link2trials.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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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 | Chief of Clinical Strategy, RhythmX AI
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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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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Juan Sanchez
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Juan Sanchez

Fellow | Chief Academic Officer, HCA Healthcare
Email: juan.sanchez2@hcahealthcare.com
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Email: coreyscher@gmail.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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Chase Spurlock
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Chase Spurlock

Fellow | Founder and CEO, Decode Health
Email: chase@decodehealth.ai
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J'annine Sullivan
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Email: sullivanjannine@gmail.com
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Katie Swenson
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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
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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

Adjunct Professor, Gillings School of Global Public Health
Email: dariay@ad.unc.edu
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