Quality— Down to a science.
Covera Health is leading the way in the emerging science of quality, deploying advanced clinical analytics to aid healthcare providers and payers in a shared quest to better define, measure, and deliver the highest standard of care to patients everywhere.
Quality— Down to a science.
Covera Health is leading the way in the emerging science of quality, deploying advanced clinical analytics to aid healthcare providers and payers in a shared quest to better define, measure, and deliver the highest standard of care to patients everywhere.
Our mission is informed by our experience.
At Covera Health, we’re patients, too. We know firsthand that the wrong diagnosis can be just as life changing as the right one, and we’re committed to doing all we can to make it easier for doctors to tell the difference.
The data we collect helps us match people with the most effective care from the start, improving outcomes and reducing the heavy burden of misdiagnoses on individual patients and the healthcare system at large. Our first solution, an innovative Radiology Centers of Excellence Program, is now available to patients nationwide.
Co-Founder and CEO
Ron is a serial entrepreneur and problem-solver by nature. He's spent the last 20+ years founding ventures in the healthcare, technology, and insurance sectors. Ron studied Chemistry and Philosophy at NYU.
Prior to Covera Health, Ron founded Spreemo in 2010. Under his leadership, Spreemo became the fastest growing referral management platform in the occupational medicine space, growing from six employees to a team of over 200 across offices in NYC and Dallas, and earning the company Deloitte's Fast 500 award two years in a row for the fastest growing technology businesses. Spreemo, which received venture funding from a multi-billion dollar institutional investor, successfully exited to a strategic acquirer in 2017. In his spare time (and he has little), Ron enjoys biking down the East River and running up the West Side Highway, but rarely at the same time.
Co-Founder and Medical Director
Raz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Medical Director at Brooklyn Premier Orthopedics, and Director of Joint Reconstruction at Hudson Regional Hospital.
Raz received his M.D. degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, underwent his orthopedic surgical training at University of Pennsylvania, and completed his fellowship in Joint Reconstruction at Hospital for Special Surgery, rated by U.S. News as the #1 Orthopedic Hospital in the U.S. In addition to running one of the largest orthopedic groups in NYC, Raz is also a part-time chauffeur for his three children, transporting them to and from events all around the city.
Chief Science Officer
Dan is responsible for Covera Health’s clinical analytics and data science infrastructure. Prior to joining the company, Dan served as the Director and Global Lead of Healthcare Big Data Analytics Research at Philips. He is the primary author of 50+ peer-reviewed journal articles and conference abstracts, and holds 40+ pending or granted patents. Dan studied at Johns Hopkins and Case Western Reserve University, and earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering. Thanks to the help of his two year-old son, Dan can also identify 50+ Thomas The Train and Friends engines by sight.
Chief Medical Officer
In addition to serving as Chief Medical Officer of Covera Health, Dr. Herzog serves as Director of Spinal Imaging at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC, rated by U.S. News as the #1 Orthopedic Hospital in the U.S. He is the co-author of 63 peer-reviewed journal articles and has contributed to 22 spine and musculoskeletal texts. Dr. Herzog is also Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. While living in California, he collaborated with world-renowned photographer Ansel Adams, who “gently” recommended him to go back to the medical profession.
Chief Operating Officer
Deeply passionate about the intersection of technology, data, services, and healthcare, Thorsten oversees the complex operations necessary to delivering meaningful quality metrics to Covera's many partners. You often hear him talk about coaching, building measurable & repeatable processes, getting things right the first time, with zero defects. Prior to Covera, Thorsten helped build and scale Oscar Health in various executive roles, including standing up Oscar's Insurance Operations. He spent the first 5 years of his career at McKinsey & Company. Thorsten holds a Master in Business & Economics from WHU in Germany and an MPA from Columbia University.
Chief Financial Officer
In addition to finance, Danny spends his time on a variety of business functions at the company, including business development and strategic partnerships. He previously worked in investment banking and private equity, focusing on the healthcare industry during both roles. Danny earned his honors degree in Economics from Harvard. Danny loves exploring the world in unique ways, including sandboarding in Chile… and skydiving in New Jersey!
Chief Technology Officer
John leads the company's engineering and technology efforts. He was previously the lead software architect of Covera Health's predecessor company, Spreemo, as well as its first employee. John studied math at UC Berkeley. In his spare time, John enjoys creating screen-accurate reproductions of costumes from films of his youth.
Chief People Officer
Matanyah is responsible for all things people and culture at Covera Health. Her mission - and passion - revolves around cultivating a “people-first” atmosphere in the workplace to ensure all employees are empowered, engaged, and enriched. She previously held a number of positions at various healthcare and technology startups. Matanyah grew up and attended school in Israel… but has fallen in love with NYC ever since arriving!
Chief Development Officer
As Chief Development Officer at Covera Health, Minh leads strategic partnerships and business development. He joined Covera from Google's Machine Intelligence team where he held a similar role, with previous experience in leadership roles spanning enterprise sales, corporate development and strategy at Doctor On Demand, Castlight Health and Kaiser Permanente. Minh began his career as a management consultant providing M&A transaction support to financial institutions and growth strategy advisory to Fortune 1000 companies. He has a BS from University of California, San Diego and an MBA from Cal.
Chief Solutions Officer
Akhil oversees the design and launch of Covera's quality-focused programs, client operations, and other key strategic initiatives of Covera Health. He was previously a consultant and practice lead at Optimity Advisors, where he focused on payer and provider value-based care initiatives. He received his undergraduate degree and Masters in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan. Akhil is an unapologetic Michigan Wolverines and long-suffering New York Mets fan.
Chief Product Officer
Allon leads the company’s quality-focused product and provider partnerships efforts. He previously co-founded and successfully exited an earlier startup, prior to joining Covera Health. Allon holds an Economics degree from McGill University. Allon's passion doesn't stop with healthcare. He's the proud founder of Schnitz, a once Brooklyn Smorgasburg favorite, and a veritable guide for navigating restaurant menus across NYC.
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
Ben is responsible for defining and executing Covera Health's AI strategy as it relates to scaling its Radiology Quality Assessment Framework. Prior to Covera Health, he served as a Senior Key Expert in AI for Neuro-Imaging at Siemens Healthineers, with a focus on neuro-degenerative diseases, morphometry, and abnormality detection from both MR and CT. Ben has contributed to 40+ papers and abstracts in peer-reviewed journal articles, 45+ patents, and book chapters, and frequently travels to deliver Deep Learning lectures at conferences, healthcare provider sites, and universities. Ben holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Technology in Compiègne, France, in partnership with NYU Courant Institute of Applied Mathematics and NYU Medical Center. His three daughters are his first fans whenever he gets to play with his Jazz band in the city.
Vice President of Clinical Innovation
Dr. Becker is board certified in both diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine. As President of University Radiology Group, a large outpatient and inpatient subspecialized radiology practice with 140 radiologists, 20 imaging centers, and 9 hospitals, including Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he serves as Associate Professor of Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Becker received MD and PhD degrees from Cornell University Medical College and both a diagnostic radiology residency and a nuclear medicine fellowship at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. He serves on multiple national committees for the American College of Radiology and the American Board of Radiology.
Vice President of Operations
Danielle oversees operational activities relative to engaging and supporting our provider partners. Prior to joining Covera Health, Danielle spent 10 years in healthcare strategy and operational transformation consulting. Danielle is a proud tar heel and holds a degree in Business Administration from The University of North Carolina. Danielle is an avid runner and has completed 5 marathons and 8 half marathons - she loved them all, but nothing beats the spectators in NYC!
Vice President of Customer Success
Melissa brings more than 20 years’ experience in employee benefits, business strategy and client and program management to her role ensuring that Covera succeeds in delivering high-value, quantifiable results to our partners. Prior to joining Covera, she served as Executive Director of Benefits for Santander Bank and held multiple leadership roles within Fidelity’s benefits consulting and legal group. Melissa has a BS in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and a JD from the University of Pittsburgh.
VP of Provider Partnerships
Passionate about improving patient care and helping providers succeed, Kate is focused on building meaningful relationships and enhancing the value we deliver to our provider partners. Prior to joining Covera Health, Kate spent 16 years at the Advisory Board Company, where she held various leadership positions, most recently leading the client success function for the country’s top hospitals and health systems. A longtime Nittany Lions fan, she studied Public Relations and Business Administration at the Pennsylvania State University.
Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations at University of Utah, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences
Vice Chairman of Radiology, Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery
Chairman of the Radiology Department, Baptist Health of South Florida; Director, Cardiac Imaging, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Lead Interpreting Physician, Breast Imaging Quality Assurance Program, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Section Chief, Body MRI, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Long-time health-plan industry advisor, Brad Fluegel is the former Chief Strategy Officer for Walgreens, Aetna, and WellPoint, and former CEO of Reden & Anders for UnitedHealth Group. He currently serves on the board of several leading healthcare companies.
Dr. Kotin served as Chief Medical Officer for Magellan Health for over 10 years and brings a deep understanding of the diverse aspects of health services management, an important partner sector for Covera Health.
Lisa Suennen is a well-recognized healthcare entrepreneur and investor who serves as the Digital and Technology Group Leader at Manatt, Phelps & Philips, and head of Manatt Ventures. She is formerly Senior Managing Director for GE Ventures and Managing Director at Psilos Group.
Don Duford is an industry veteran with over 30 years of executive experience across health plans, radiology benefits services, and self-insured employers, including SVP of National Accounts at Cigna and President of Intracorp. He brings a wealth of strategic, operational, and management expertise.
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