Duo Health, a new type of value-based medical group for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), announced the hire of Kristen Warden as President and Chief Operations Officer. Warden brings extensive experience in operating and growing value-based care organizations.

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Duo Health Leadership: Kristen Warden, Marella Umali, Silvana Fischman (Photo: Business Wire)

Prior to joining Duo Health, Warden most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of ConcertoCare, leading growth and operational excellence in their home-based care model for senior patients. As Chief Operating Officer, Kristen has built and led operations, integration, and IT teams, achieving significant growth and operational efficiency. Her leadership in value-based care and strategic business development will drive Duo Health's expansion and enhance our ability to serve patients and partners effectively across the communities we serve. Warden also held leadership positions at Oak Street Health, North American Dental Group, Enlivant and DaVita Kidney Care.

“Kristen has a proven track record in leadership of value-based care organizations and mobilizing teams focused on complex senior patients and chronic kidney disease patients,” shared Nathan Goldstein, Duo Health’s co-founder and CEO. “Her operational excellence is invaluable to Duo Health as we continue expanding our reach to new patients and new markets.”

“I’m excited to join Duo Health – to contribute to its mission of improving patient outcomes and to continue its expanded reach for more provider groups, patients and communities impacted by CKD,” said Warden.

Duo Health additionally announced new leadership in key markets of operation with the appointment of Marella Umali as General Manager, Arizona and Silvana Fischman as General Manager, Florida. Umali had served as Duo Health’s Vice President of Network Operations prior to her new role, and was previously in leadership positions at agilon health, L.A. Care Health Plan, and MemorialCare Select Health Plan. Her leadership has been instrumental in driving Duo Health's mission to enhance patient care through effective provider and partner engagement across Arizona. Fischman joins Duo most recently from ChenMed, where she served in various leadership roles, including Vice President of Stars and Clinical Operations, Vice President of Cardiovascular Care and Podiatry, and Chief of Staff, Operations. Silvana has successfully led quality initiatives, standardized protocols, and improved patient compliance through technology and AI development.

“The leadership of Marella and Silvana will be instrumental in driving Duo Health’s mission to extend access and enhance patient care through differentiated provider and partner engagement across Arizona and Florida,” added Goldstein.

About Duo Health:

Duo Health (“Duo”) is a new type of medical group designed around the needs of patients with chronic kidney disease and their physicians. Duo’s unique Health Mobilization™ platform partners multidisciplinary care teams with community nephrologists and activates all the other clinicians, facilities, and community organizations necessary to treat the whole patient on their own terms. The Duo Health team is comprised of leaders in value-based healthcare, technology, and behavioral science who share a vision for advancing health equity one relationship at a time. For more information visit www.duohealth.com.

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