North Texas-based IKS Health has announced Laura Anderson as its new chief product officer, bringing on board an executive with over three decades of experience in healthcare information technology.
Laura Anderson
Anderson, whose career spans roles at industry health tech companies like Change Healthcare, Elsevier, Optum, NextGen, and Siemens Healthcare, will take charge of IKS Health’s product strategy. Her primary focus will be on the continued evolution of the company’s Care Enablement Platform in its suite of solutions, according to a news release.
IKS Health’s CEO, Sachin Gupta, said the new CPO’s “track record of leading high-performing global product teams and her deep understanding of healthcare technology makes her an invaluable addition to our leadership team.” In a statement, he added that Anderson’s ability to align product development with client needs and market trends will be crucial as the company looks to expand its offerings.
Throughout her career, Anderson has been at the forefront of advancing various healthcare technology solutions. Her expertise spans patient engagement, revenue optimization, clinical workflows, clinical decision support, and electronic health record systems. Prior to joining IKS Health, Anderson held leadership roles at several major healthcare technology companies, including Change Healthcare, Elsevier, Optum, NextGen, and Siemens Healthcare, according to the announcement.
The company said that Anderson has been instrumental in advancing patient engagement, revenue optimization, clinical workflows, clinical decision support, and EHR systems across various healthcare technology offerings.
“I’m honored to join IKS Health at a pivotal moment in the healthcare industry,” Anderson said in a statement. “The Care Enablement Platform is uniquely positioned to address the complex challenges healthcare faces today. I’m excited to collaborate with the talented team here to drive innovation and create lasting value for our clients.”
IKS Health, founded in 2006, serves large health systems, medical groups, and risk-bearing entities across the United States, the company said. The company is headquartered at 8951 Cypress Waters Boulevard in Coppell with offices in Los Angeles, Raleigh, and Concord, Ontario.
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