Meet the Speakers

Alice Benjamin, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C

Emergency and Family Nurse Practitioner, CNO Consultant

Alice Benjamin, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 25 years of experience spanning critical care and community health. Known as "America’s Favorite Nurse," she is a trusted healthcare expert who has appeared on NBC, CNN, FOX News, and more. Her insights have been published in Parent Magazine, Huffington Post, and EBONY, making her a recognized voice in nursing and public health.

Allison Afflick

Director, Implementation & Training, Wound Care, Net Health

April Rice DPT, PMP, CSPO

AVP Clinical Operations, Lifepoint Health

Arman Samani

Division President of Rehab Therapy, Net Health

Ben Barron

SVP of Sales, Therapy Division, Net Health

Brenda Baker MS, APRN, FNP-C

Chief Executive Officer, Alliance Wound Care Services

Candace Morgan

Vice President of Client Success, Net Health

Chris Walden

VP of IT, Tenet Healthcare

Chris Walden is a senior business executive with experience leading large Fortune 500 organizations in various industries, including financial, healthcare, medical technology, insurance, and software development. Chris is a visionary technology leader with deep technical expertise in digital, IS, data analytics, customer service, and building high-performing teams. He also obtained my bachelor's degree in nursing and served in various roles as a frontline critical care nurse. Chris has shared his insights in industry forums, including a featured interview — ‘A More Dynamic Relationship’ — on healthcare governance and digital transformation for health systems, and he has contributed thought-leadership pieces for communities such as the 229 Project.

Christina Le, MSHA, BSN, RN, CWS, WCC, OMS

Chief Nursing Officer, Wound Care Advantage

Christina Le is a nurse executive and nationally certified wound care specialist with over 16 years of experience advancing hospital-based wound care programs across the nation. She currently serves as Chief Nursing Officer at Wound Care Advantage, where she provides strategic oversight for clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and program expansion across multi-state inpatient and outpatient settings. Christina has played a key role in building and scaling national wound care programs, developing clinical documentation integrity and product management initiatives, and navigating complex regulatory and reimbursement changes impacting wound care delivery. She is deeply passionate about empowering nurse leaders, improving patient outcomes, and translating complex policy and compliance requirements into practical, operational strategies.

Cynthia Morton

CEO, ADVION

Prior to joining ADVION, an advocacy organization representing service providers to long-term post-acute care settings and the senior care market, Cynthia served as VP for Political Affairs for the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). She has been inducted into the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor and named a leading long-term care lobbyist by Roll Call magazine.

Dr. David C. Rhew

Global Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Healthcare at Microsoft

Dr. David C. Rhew is Microsoft’s Global Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Healthcare, leading worldwide efforts to responsibly incorporate artificial intelligence into care delivery. A physician, technologist, and holder of six U.S. patents, Dr. Rhew has delivered keynote speeches at major events such as the HIMSS Global Health Conference, the World Health Organization’s Digital Health Summit, and the Vatican Conference on Technology and Humanity. At Net Health NEXT 2026, his opening keynote, 'AI for Better Health', explores how human-centered AI is transforming healthcare today by empowering clinicians, simplifying workflows, and rebuilding trust in digital health systems. As AI drives change across all aspects of specialty care, Dr. Rhew presents a forward-looking roadmap showing how innovation and human connection can work together to improve outcomes and why this moment marks a turning point for specialty care. Recently featured on our HumanifAi Healthtech podcast...<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxou_GPXJVI&list=PLIfzxubrbQKX-HKSSXwzLoYNK-AcKawff&index=5">Listen now!</a>

Dr. Geeta Nayyar MD, MBA

Globally Recognized Chief Medical Officer, Technologist, and Bestselling Author

“Dr. G” helps leaders leverage a human approach to innovation, including advances in AI, to achieve better health and business outcomes. A widely sought-after speaker and author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller “Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare’s Misinformation Illness,” Dr. G has appeared on outlets such as CNBC, CNN, FOX and ABC News.

Dr. Marc Gruner

Co-Founder & Advisor, Limber Health

Eric Grover

Chief Technology Officer, Net Health

For over 28+ years, Eric has developed software in a variety of industries, including healthcare. He has served as an Enterprise Architect for University Hospitals in Cleveland. As a Principal Architect, for the past decade before joining Net Health, he shepherded many large enterprises with their application modernization efforts. In his current role, Eric serves as Net Health’s chief architect and also leads the software engineering organization that includes all of the product development teams for all of Net Health’s products. Eric has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Computer Science.

Francesca Vereb

Senior Vice President of Marketing, Net Health

Francesca Vereb has a track record of building and scaling full-stack global marketing teams in high-growth organizations like Cvent, Gannett/USA Today, Hilton, and Net Health. She drives go-to-market strategy and leverages AI-driven engagement to fuel business growth and deliver better outcomes. Francesca transforms marketing into a strategic growth engine, helping organizations navigate complex industry shifts while staying focused on results.

Heather Stidham

Senior Implementation Specialist, Net Health

Jane Moffett

Senior Vice President of Product Management, Rehab Therapy, Net Health

Janine Savage

Division President, Value-Based Care Solutions

Janine Savage is the President of Net Health’s Value-Based Care Solutions business unit and a visionary health IT leader with deep industry connections and expertise in analytics-based solutions for providers, states, and payers. With a clinical background as a Registered Nurse, she brings a unique perspective to healthcare technology, driving innovative, data-driven strategies to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Jean Singer PT, RAC-CT

Product Compliance Manager, Net Health

Jean Singer is the Product Compliance Manager at Net Health, where she oversees regulatory compliance for a broad portfolio of healthcare technology solutions, including Optima Therapy, WoundExpert, FOTO Analytics, Value-Based Care Solutions, Occupational Health, TherapySource, and ReDoc. A licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Resident Assessment Coordinator, Jean brings extensive expertise in therapy regulatory compliance, functional clinical outcomes, and quality improvement. With a career spanning leadership roles such as Director of Quality and Outcomes at Preferred Therapy Solutions, Jean has championed initiatives that elevate care standards and ensure compliance across diverse healthcare settings. She is passionate about advancing quality measures and fostering collaboration to drive better patient outcomes. Jean is an experienced presenter, having spoken to healthcare stakeholders on critical topics such as Nursing Quality Measures and the Quality Reporting Program, Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health, Survey Clinical Pathways, and COVID-19 Management. Known for her engaging and practical approach, she bridges regulatory requirements with real-world clinical practice. Currently pursuing her Healthcare Compliance Certification, Jean continues to lead conversations on compliance, quality, and innovation in therapy care.

Jodie Orozco

 Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management, Provenio Health

Jodie leads initiatives that optimize financial performance for wound care practices, focusing on coding quality, billing efficiency, and workflow optimization. By leading project execution for Provenio Health’s clients, Jodie helps wound care practices enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency. She excels in navigating compliance requirements, streamlining processes, and delivering measurable financial results.

John Gresham

Division President of Wound Care, Net Health

As the head of Net Health’s Wound Care Business Unit, John Gresham brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare information technology. His expertise includes P&L management, business operations, product innovation, enterprise partnerships, and SaaS delivery models. Before joining Net Health, John served as Senior Vice President and General Manager at Cerner, where he oversaw two software platform businesses and launched more than 50 new product offerings, including strategic collaborations with leading IT companies. Most recently, he was Chief Operating Officer at ValueHealth, a value-based care platform focused on musculoskeletal (MSK) health, where he helped scale operations and expand market reach. John’s extensive background positions him to guide the growth and strategic direction of Net Health’s wound care portfolio, helping to enhance the company’s technology innovation, interoperability, and customer partnerships. He holds a degree in Business Administration, MIS, and Management from the University of Oklahoma’s Price College of Business, and serves as Vice Chairman of the Internet of Things (IoT) Community, an industry consortium dedicated to advancing connected technology in healthcare.

Jonathan Sylvain PT, DPT, MBA

Senior Director of Clinical Excellence, Hartford Healthcare

Justin D. Moore, PT, DPT

Chief Executive Officer, APTA

Kathleen Schaum, M.S.

President and Founder of Kathleen D. Schaum and Associates

Kathleen Schaum is president of Kathleen D. Schaum & Associates, Inc., a strategic reimbursement consulting and education firm for wound management manufacturers and providers. She has guided reimbursement strategies for over 100 manufacturers, secured Medicare billing codes for 800+ wound care products, and obtained new HCPCS codes/coverage/payment for cellular and tissue-based products (CTPs) and collagen dressings. Kathleen has trained more than 8,000 sales representatives and consults with hospital outpatient wound care departments, physicians, and wound care professionals on the business side of wound management. A sought-after speaker at national and regional symposiums, she has authored the Payment Strategies column in Advances in Skin & Wound Care for 25 years and the Business Briefs column in Today's Wound Clinic for 17 years. Her published work has earned her recognition as a world expert in reimbursement health insurance, ranking #25 globally among 30,000+ authors (top 0.083%).

Keavy Murphy

Vice President of Security, Net Health

Passionate about cybersecurity, especially for new and emerging companies, Keavy prioritizes soft skills to manage compliance and risk management effectively in parallel with business objectives. She has been published in reputable outlets, including Dark Reading and Info Security Magazine. She has served in the ISACA Engage Mentor program and holds CIPP and CIPM certifications.

Kevin Gorsline, PharmD

Head of HLS Industry Advisory, Salesforce

Misty LaFave

Senior Director Product Management, Interoperability, PointClickCare

Misty LaFave is a healthcare technology executive with a passion for solving complex healthcare challenges through data and interoperability. With deep expertise spanning Electronic Health Records, cloud migrations, technology modernization, and healthcare regulatory requirements, she brings a proven track record of driving platform transformation and cloud adoption across large organizations. A skilled collaborator and communicator, Misty partners with both technology teams and senior corporate leadership to champion innovation, change management, and digital transformation. <br aria-hidden="true" />Currently serving as Senior Director of Product Management – Interoperability at PointClickCare, Misty leads the company's interoperability strategy, roadmap, and platform capabilities — including FHIR platforms, data exchange services, and messaging solutions. Her work focuses on delivering regulatory-compliant, interoperable products across the healthcare continuum to improve care coordination and collaboration for vulnerable populations. She holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Bellevue University.

Natasha Schlinkert, MBA, FACHE

Chief Executive Officer, Founder, Innobot

Nirav Modi

Division President of Limber Health, Net Health

Nirav J. Modi is the Limber Division President at Net Health. With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of healthcare and technology, Nirav is passionate about revolutionizing care models and driving better health outcomes. A serial entrepreneur in digital health, he previously co-founded Carium, a patient engagement platform, and Cevona, a virtual-first healthcare company. Nirav joined Limber in 2022 and worked closely with the founders to build the company, bringing deep expertise in product strategy and operational leadership to Limber’s mission of empowering rehab therapy providers with hybrid musculoskeletal care solutions.

Patrick Rooney

Chief Operating Officer, Net Health

Patrick oversees corporate accounting, finance operations and corporate data analytics. He has over 30 years of expansive professional experience including his time at Net Health. Previously, he served in a consulting role with a publicly traded company performing acquisition integration services and as the CFO of a start-up in the solar energy industry, where he was part of the executive team effort of raising over $150 million in funding. Mr. Rooney began his career at Deloitte, one of the largest professional services firms in the world, where he had numerous leadership roles as a Partner. Patrick is a CPA (inactive license) and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Summa Cum Laude from Duquesne University.

Renee Kinder MS, CCC-SLP, RAC-CT

Executive Vice President of Clinical Services, Broad River Rehab

Renee Kinder is the Executive Vice President of Clinical Services at Broad River Rehab, where she leads clinical strategy and innovation across post-acute and long-term care settings. A nationally recognized expert in rehabilitation and healthcare policy, she serves on the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Healthcare and Economics Committee, provides advisory support to the American Medical Association’s CPT® Editorial Panel, and is a member of the AMA Digital Medicine Payment Advisory Group. Renee is also a faculty member at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and a regular contributor to McKnight’s Long-Term Care News through her Rehab Realities column.

Rick Gawenda, PT

Founder & President, Gawenda Seminars & Consulting Inc.

As a licensed physical therapist with over 33 years of experience, Rick is an expert in the areas of CPT coding, ICD-10 coding, billing, documentation compliance, revenue enhancement, practice management, denial management, and remote therapeutic monitoring as they relate to outpatient therapy services.

Rita Cole, MA, CCC-SLP

Director of Clinical Services, Net Health

Rita Cole serves as Director of Clinical Services at Net Health, bringing over 30 years of experience in direct patient care, clinical programming, outcomes analysis, and regulatory development, with a primary focus on the post-acute care rehabilitation industry. She is dedicated to advancing clinical excellence and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based resources and solutions that promote patient-centered care, operational efficiency, and value-driven results. While certified as a Product Owner, Rita’s core passion lies in clinical patient advocacy. She actively shares this commitment through professional education and thought leadership, including co-presenting in NARA’s webinar series Leaky Pipes: An Analysis of the Clinical Pathway for Better Outcomes for Increased Continence Across the Lifespan and speaking at the American Health Care Association’s annual conference on Integrating Clinical Pathways to Improve Patient Outcomes. Rita was recently honored with Net Health’s 2025 Quarterly Value Award for her outstanding commitment to excellence. As a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Rita is a long-standing member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), where she has earned multiple Awards for Continuing Education (ACE) in recognition of her dedication to lifelong learning. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Social Media Committee for the National Association for Rehab Agencies and Providers (NARA). Beyond her professional role, Rita volunteers with her local Animal Shelter Foundation and participates in community-based pet therapy programs with her certified therapy dog.

Ron Books

Chief Executive Officer, Board Director, Net Health

Ron’s leadership abilities and visionary thinking, as evidenced by his time at ECI, are at the core of his role. He is leading the company during the current phase of accelerated growth, spurring ongoing innovation while continuing to position Net Health as a collaborative health technology partner. As a member of Net Health’s Board of Directors, Ron has a deep understanding of the company and its goals. Ron has over 20 years of experience with ECI, where he served as vice president of sales, COO, and CEO, holding the leadership position from 2009 to 2021. While he led as CEO, ECI grew from less than $50 million in revenue to over $450 million. In 2020, ECI was sold at a multi-million-dollar valuation after Ron and his team developed and executed a strategic plan that included overseeing 41 M&A transactions and a successful software license-to-cloud migration across nearly a dozen platforms. Previously, Ron was an Operating Executive for Carlyle’s Technology Group, where he worked on buyout and growth deals. Ron joined Carlyle in 2021 with a specific focus on leading value-creation initiatives. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Dayton.

Shweta Maniar

Global Director, Healthcare & Life Sciences Solutions and Strategy for Google Cloud

Shweta Maniar is the Global Director of Life Sciences Solutions and Strategy for Google Cloud, where she leads global initiatives that drive transformation and innovation across the world’s leading life sciences organizations. With deep expertise in commercial strategy, digital health, and emerging technologies, she partners with industry leaders to accelerate discovery, development, and patient impact through AI and cloud innovation. A frequent keynote speaker at global healthcare and technology forums—including HLTH, Reuters Pharma USA, and Google Cloud Next—Shweta brings a visionary perspective on how technology can reimagine life sciences and humanize the future of health. Before Google, she held leadership roles at Genentech, where she launched a healthcare technology accelerator that evaluated thousands of digital health startups for acquisition or investment.

Stephanie Minic, CRCR

Vice President, Channel Partners, Waystar

Stephanie Minic leads Waystar's channel partner strategy, expanding the reach and impact of its revenue cycle solutions across the healthcare ecosystem. With her Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) credential and deep understanding of financial operations, she focuses on building partnerships that simplify complex billing processes and accelerate reimbursement. Stephanie brings a strategic, relationship-driven perspective to how collaborative networks can deliver measurable financial and operational results for healthcare organizations.

Tannus Quatre, PT

Senior Vice President of Business Development, Net Health

Taylor Stewart, CNP

Chief Clinical Officer, US Wound & Vascular

Taylor Stewart is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of dedicated experience specializing in wound care. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, she serves as the Chief Clinical Officer for US Wound & Vascular—one of the largest mobile wound care practices in Pennsylvania. In her leadership role, Taylor oversees a dynamic and rapidly growing team of 20+ physicians and advanced practice providers. Together, they assess and treat more than 100,000 wounds annually across all post-acute care settings. Taylor is deeply passionate about healing complex and chronic wounds and brings both clinical excellence and a personalized touch to every patient interaction. Her approach to care is rooted in compassion and supported by evidence-based practices that promote optimal healing and improve overall quality of life. Beyond her superior clinical outcomes, she has a unique ability to understand and truly harness technology for its ongoing benefit in the industry. This skill set allows Taylor to heal wounds with optimal efficiency, resolve problems with outstanding communication, and deploy resources for the entire practice and the hundreds of thousands of wounds that have healed under her leadership. Her commitment to the field has made her a trusted leader in wound care, and she takes pride in fostering a team that consistently delivers some of the highest standards of care. Taylor’s unwavering dedication continues to drive better outcomes for patients on even the most difficult healing journeys.

Therasa Bell

President & Co-Founder, Kno2

As President and Co-Founder of Kno2, Therasa Bell is driven by an obsessive focus: making healthcare connectivity work for everyone. She combines deep clinical insight with technology leadership to solve the industry’s most persistent interoperability challenges, holding five patents for innovations in clinical content exchange. Under Therasa’s leadership, Kno2 has become the largest communication network in healthcare, connecting hundreds of technology companies, thousands of providers, and growing. Kno2 serves as healthcare’s only comprehensive communication infrastructure connected to every national network, including as a leading QHIN, many HIEs, cloud faxing, and workflow platforms that address the diverse exchange and communication needs of providers across the continuum of care. Her vision is straightforward: every clinician, every organization, every patient should have the right information at the right time. At Kno2, she’s building the infrastructure to make that vision reality.

Thomas McMahon

Chief Executive Officer, Wound Management Specialists