Interwell Health, a leader in value-based kidney care, has appointed Tommy O’Connor as its new Chief Executive Officer. O’Connor brings extensive experience in healthcare leadership and will play a key role in furthering Interwell’s mission to transform kidney care through innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes while managing costs.

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O’Connor joins Interwell at an exciting time of rapid growth and clinical success. Since the merger of Cricket Health, Interwell Health, and Fresenius Health Partners in August 2022, Interwell has expanded its reach to include over 2,300 nephrologist partners nationwide and currently manages care for more than 145,000 patients across the country.

In a statement, Tommy O’Connor expressed his enthusiasm about leading the company through this pivotal phase. He emphasized the team’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with kidney disease. O’Connor highlighted the company’s focus on fostering innovation, improving quality and patient outcomes, promoting sustainable growth, and setting new industry standards in kidney care.

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Before joining Interwell, O’Connor served as CEO for UnitedHealthcare’s Empire and Midwest Markets, where he managed value-based partnerships and operational strategies that positively impacted the care of 1.1 million patients. His experience in scaling clinical improvements and building provider collaborations aligns well with Interwell’s goal of delivering patient-centered care tailored to those living with chronic kidney disease.

This leadership change comes as Interwell continues to strengthen its position as a top performer in the government’s value-based kidney care programs, excelling in both quality and cost efficiency. The company’s innovative model combines proprietary machine-learning technology with extensive care coordination across the largest value-based nephrology network in the United States, positioning Interwell at the forefront of kidney care transformation.

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