R1, a leader in healthcare revenue management, has announced that Andy Brailo has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Mr. Brailo will lead R1’s commercial strategy, oversee growth initiatives, expand the customer base, and strengthen go-to-market execution to meet the rising demand for R1’s AI-enabled revenue cycle solutions. Mr. Brailo brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare sales, operations, process management, and customer service. He previously served as Chief Commercial Officer at Premier Inc., where he worked closely with members, suppliers, and internal teams to design scalable solutions that helped healthcare providers improve quality while managing costs.

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Joe Flanagan, Chief Executive Officer of R1, said he is excited to welcome Andy to the team as the company scales its commercial capabilities. Flanagan highlighted Mr. Brailo’s extensive experience in both healthcare and commercial markets and expressed confidence that he will strengthen R1’s Phare Operating System, which combines advanced agentic technology with revenue cycle expertise to enhance customer outcomes and shape the future of revenue performance.

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Andy Brailo noted that he has long admired R1’s ability to integrate innovative technology with a deep understanding of healthcare providers’ needs. He emphasized that many healthcare organizations face persistent pressure on operating margins and that R1’s revenue operating system offers a comprehensive suite of solutions tailored to each customer. This allows providers to improve financial and operational performance while focusing on their core mission, serving communities, and caring for patients.

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