Health Catalyst, Inc. announced the addition of Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Melissa Welch and Chief Population Health Officer and Senior Vice President, Dr. Edward Sheen to the executive leadership team. Dr. Welch will be the physician voice supporting new and current client growth–driving data-informed healthcare improvements across all areas of the business. Dr. Sheen will lead all value-based care initiatives and help Health Catalyst clients to advance their population health management journeys.

Both are fully committed to Health Catalyst's mission to be the catalyst for massive, measurable, data-informed healthcare improvements for all, including vulnerable populations. As a primary care trained internist with a background in public health epidemiology and more than 20 years of experience in the private sector, Dr. Welch is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges facing both public and private sectors, drive strategy, and bring thought leadership to all departments of Health Catalyst. She founded Perspectives of Differences Diversity Training and Consultation for Health Professionals and will bring her experience as a diversity and cultural competence trainer to the position as well.

As a practicing physician, educator, and medical school professor with a background in public policy, business, and public health, Dr. Sheen has worked with healthcare systems and payers in 25 states championing initiatives to accelerate their journey to value-based care, including higher quality care, better patient experience, greater care provider engagement, and lower total costs of care. He has held leadership roles across private, government, non-profit, and academic organizations to improve healthcare systems for patients and providers. He has a long-standing commitment to mentoring and has established programs to support the leadership development of future change agents.

Dr. Sheen was also attracted to Health Catalyst's mission, values, and principles.