Shearwater Health Appoints Mike Tudeen as Chairman of the Board

Founder of America's first Clinical Process Outsourcing (CPO®) model taps renowned healthcare leader to drive growth

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shearwater Health, a leader in clinician-led clinical solutions for healthcare partners, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Tudeen as Chairman of the Board, effective February 15, 2025. Tudeen will provide strategic leadership to Shearwater's Board of Directors and collaborate closely with its Executive Team to drive Shearwater's continued growth and impact in the healthcare industry forward.

Bringing four decades of healthcare leadership experience to the company, Tudeen is a proven business builder, operator, and leader with a wealth of background experience that includes roles as Chairman, CEO, and Director for several leading healthcare organizations in the Nashville market and beyond. With a strong track record of establishing and fostering high-performing company cultures that have driven rapid growth, Tudeen's expertise will be instrumental in advancing Shearwater Health's mission to improve healthcare outcomes globally.

"We are thrilled to welcome Mike as our Chairman," said Tom Kendrot, CEO of Shearwater Health. "His deep industry insights, leadership acumen, and history of success in scaling healthcare organizations make him the ideal partner to help steer our company into its next phase of growth."

Among Tudeen's most recent leadership roles, he was the Chief Executive Officer of CareBridge, the leading value-based care provider for Medicaid and special populations in the nation, before becoming Vice Chair of the Board in 2023, prior to its acquisition by Elevance Health in 2024. Under Tudeen's leadership, CareBridge received the "Best in Business" award from the Nashville Business Journal and secured the No. 1 ranking on Inc.'s 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies list.

Tudeen's extensive experience also includes roles as a founding investor and director at Aspire Health, CEO of PopHealthCare, and CEO and Chairman of Inspiris. Additionally, he has served as a director for multiple healthcare organizations, including VeriCare, UpFront Healthcare Services, and MDSave. In addition to Shearwater Health, Tudeen currently holds board positions at Visana Health, Tuesday Health, and Fusion Health, further demonstrating his commitment to advancing healthcare innovation.

 "I am honored to join Shearwater Health as Chairman and am excited to help the company achieve explosive growth while staying true to its mission," said Tudeen. "Shearwater Health has redefined how clinical decision support is delivered, and I look forward to working alongside the Board and Executive Team to expand Shearwater's reach, enhance operational efficiencies, and drive measurable improvements in healthcare delivery."

Shearwater Health remains dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes through clinician-driven processes, ensuring healthcare organizations and patients across the U.S. have access to highly skilled clinical professionals. With Tudeen's leadership, the company is well-positioned to strengthen its international presence and improve patient care outcomes for its payers, providers, and workers' compensation and disability partners.

For more information, visit www.shearwaterhealth.com.

About Shearwater Health

Shearwater Health, founder of the nation's first Clinical Process Outsourcing (CPO®), offers tailored and scalable clinical decision support solutions for healthcare organizations, including payers, providers, and workers' compensation and disability clients. Dedicated to enhancing healthcare through clinician-driven processes, Shearwater's global team of over 5,000 highly skilled clinicians expertly handle both administrative and complex clinical tasks. This allows their clients to concentrate on their core mission: providing exceptional patient care and outcomes. For more information, visit www.shearwaterhealth.com.

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