Feb 28, 2025

Like this story? Please share! Frist Cressey Ventures announces newest cohort of its FCV Collective The FCV Collective is comprised of a select group of executives from diverse segments of the healthcare industry with a shared passion for innovation. Frist Cressey Ventures , the Nashville-based venture capital firm on a mission to transform healthcare and improve lives, has announced the newest cohort of its FCV Collective . Launched by former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D., and Frist Cressey Ventures, the FCV Collective brings together leaders from diverse segments of the healthcare industry for shared learning and thought leadership while creating a lasting network in support of systemic change and an improved healthcare system. Each year, the FCV Collective is comprised of a select group of executives from diverse segments of the healthcare industry with a shared passion for innovation. The Collective meets throughout the year, both virtually and in person, to discuss the most pressing topics facing our system, learning from each other, and building relationships with peers across the country. Key activities include a visit to Washington DC, to meet with policymakers and administration officials to better understand healthcare policy priorities and agenda-setting. Upon graduating from their respective classes, the connections and relationships forged throughout the year only continue to flourish as FCV Collective members join the FCV Collective Alumni. New members Ainsley MacLean, M.D., Former Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief AI Officer, Kaiser Permanente. David Mao, Ph.D., Divisional Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Transformation, Health Care Service Corp. Winjie Miao, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Texas Health Resources. Mangesh Patel, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, HCA Healthcare. Buck Poropatich, – Vice President, Lyft Healthcare and Business. Stuart Portman, Medicaid Director, Georgia Department of Community Health. DP Koka, Chief Architect and Senior Vice President for Technology, Cigna Group. Jacqueline Shreibati, M.D., Head of Clinical (Product), Platforms and Devices, Google. Mark D. Townsend, M.D.,  Chief Clinical Digital Ventures Officer, Bon Secours Mercy Health. Sheila Yahyazadeh, Chief External Operations Officer, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan of Maryland.