Iris Telehealth, a leading provider of virtual behavioral health services for health systems and community organizations, has appointed David Bartley as its first Chief Solutions Officer. This newly established role is aimed at driving the company’s continued expansion through technology-focused, value-based care delivery. Bartley brings more than two decades of experience in healthcare product development and strategy, with a history of leading innovation at high-growth companies. His background includes the development of patented solutions across key areas such as consumer engagement, population health, risk contracting, and revenue cycle enhancement. At Iris, Bartley will work to integrate data, advanced analytics, and scalable technology into Iris’s care delivery model, enhancing partnerships with both providers and payers.
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He noted that the behavioral health landscape is changing fast, and organizations are under pressure to deliver more meaningful results through smarter care models. According to Bartley, Iris’s combination of clinical expertise, technology, and data gives it an edge in bringing effective solutions to the market.
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Before joining Iris, Bartley held executive product leadership roles at MedeAnalytics and Tivity Health, where he guided both companies through digital transformation initiatives. His work has consistently focused on building solutions that align the needs of patients, providers, and health plans.
Bartley has also played key leadership roles at Cotiviti (formerly Verisk Health), eviCore, Healthways, and the Humana Innovation Center. Across all these roles, he has emphasized the importance of using technology not just to automate workflows, but to improve health outcomes and make care delivery more sustainable.
Andy Flanagan, CEO of Iris Telehealth, said Bartley’s appointment is a reflection of the company’s investment in innovation and long-term impact. Flanagan believes Bartley’s deep expertise in analytics, population health, and product strategy will be critical as Iris continues to develop new behavioral health solutions that support both care access and long-term system performance. This move marks another step in Iris’s commitment to providing high-quality, data-driven virtual mental health care across the United States.
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