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Emerging Leaders in Healthcare

U.S. healthcare is grappling with myriad challenges: improving care and quality, managing costs, navigating new payment structures and so much more. Who is addressing these challenges and guiding decisions that will impact the nation’s healthcare system for years to come?

Every year, Managed Healthcare Executive® (MHE) showcases emerging leaders who are making an impact, taking on these challenges by setting new standards and driving innovation with their expertise, strong values, visionary ideas and dedication. Colleagues and other leaders nominate candidates, and the editors of MHE select winners from the nominations.

These emerging leaders are young professionals who have demonstrated measurable achievements and are ready to take on bigger roles at the forefront of U.S. healthcare. With proven dedication and a clear vision, these individuals are charting a course for longer, healthier lives and a stronger healthcare system.

Meet the Innovators

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Kathryn Boger, Ph.D.

Kathryn Boger, Ph.D.

Co-founder and chief clinical officer, InStride Health

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Esteban Gallardo, Pharm.D.,

Esteban Gallardo, Pharm.D.,

Chief of pharmacy, CareAllies

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Matthew Helbling, Pharm.D

Matthew Helbling, Pharm.D

Director, clinical effectiveness and operations, Prime Therapeutics, LLC

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Cassie Houff, MBA

Cassie Houff, MBA

Vice president, post acute care solutions, OneHome

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Bonnie Hui-Callahan, Pharm.D.

Bonnie Hui-Callahan, Pharm.D.

Senior director, clinical programs, Capital Rx

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Justin Jasniewski, MBA

Justin Jasniewski, MBA

CEO of Serve You Rx

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Kate Masino, MBA

Kate Masino, MBA

Vice president and market executive, Highmark Health

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Patrick Roberts, Pharm.D.

Patrick Roberts, Pharm.D.

Manager of formulary operations and strategy, Yale Health

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Ben Scharfe

Ben Scharfe

Executive vice president of artificial intelligence, Altera Digital Health

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Amanda M. Shafton, D.N.P

Amanda M. Shafton, D.N.P

National director of midwifery for ob hospitalist group (OBHG)

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Nancy Hoyt Taff, M.P.H.

Nancy Hoyt Taff, M.P.H.

Senior product manager — Medicaid, UCare

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