Madhu
Narasimhan named to leadership role to accelerate
technology-based innovations at DaVita
DENVER, May 13, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- DaVita, a leading provider of kidney care
services, today announced that Madhu
Narasimhan will assume the role of chief information officer
(CIO), effective June 3, 2024.
In this leadership position, Narasimhan will be responsible for
accelerating the implementation of DaVita's industry-leading health
technology platforms. She will oversee DaVita's technology
innovation strategy, including enterprise priorities like Center
Without Walls™ (CWOW®), a proprietary cloud-based patient
data platform that streamlines workflows and facilitates access to
data across care teams and points of care.
"We've built a strong technology foundation and now we're ready
to accelerate our digital transformation," said Javier Rodriguez, chief executive officer for
DaVita. "Under Madhu's leadership, we're well-positioned to drive
holistic, patient-centric care that's enabled by a robust
technology platform."
Narasimhan has nearly two decades of experience in digital
transformation, integrated technology, product management and
strategic delivery. She previously served as the Global Head of
Innovation for Wells Fargo and led product, technology, and
enterprise clinical systems for Kaiser Permanente.
"I'm excited to leverage previous experiences, and DaVita's
industry leading technology to help streamline the care experience
for patients with some of the most complex care needs in our
healthcare system," said Narasimhan. "I look forward to helping
lead transformations across DaVita to better integrate data and
create efficient workflows that foster greater collaboration across
sites of care."
Narasimhan earned a master's degree in computer science from the
University of California, Riverside and
a bachelor of engineering degree in computer science from Birla
Institute of Technology, India.
She has completed executive programs at Harvard Business School and Stanford Business
School. Narasimhan also holds multiple technology patents, and was
one of 20 technology leaders invited to a discussion on artificial
intelligence (AI) hosted by the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris.
To learn more about DaVita and its leadership, visit
DaVita.com/About.
About DaVita Inc.
DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on
transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients
globally. The company is one of the largest providers of kidney
care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality
and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita cares for patients at
every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from
slowing the progression of kidney disease to helping to support
transplantation, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As
of March 31, 2024, DaVita served
approximately 258,600 patients at 3,092 outpatient dialysis
centers, of which 2,665 centers were located
in the United States and 427 centers were located in 12
other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations,
improved mortality, and worked collaboratively to propel the kidney
care industry to adopt an equitable and high-quality standard of
care for all patients, everywhere. To learn more,
visit DaVita.com/About.
Forward-Looking Statements
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statements in this press release are forward-looking statements
that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking
statements are based on management's current expectations. Various
important factors could cause actual results to differ materially
from these forward-looking statements, including the risks
identified in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
DaVita disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking
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Media Contacts:
DaVita Newsroom
newsroom@davita.com
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