Brentwood, Tenn.-based Ardent Health has appointed Gaurav Khanna as chief digital and information officer.
Mr. Khanna will oversee the 30-hospital system’s technology, data, artificial intelligence and digital strategy, with a focus on supporting patient care, operational performance and long-term growth, according to an Oct. 21 news release.
He brings more than 20 years of healthcare technology leadership experience. Most recently, Mr. Khanna served as vice president and segment chief information officer for CenterWell Pharmacy, part of Humana’s healthcare services business. In that role, he led technology, data and AI strategy supporting a nearly $11 billion business.
Previously, he served as chief information and digital officer at Contessa Health, where he helped scale the company’s care-at-home platform and led technology strategy through its acquisition by Amedisys. He also held senior technology leadership positions at eviCore Healthcare and Express Scripts.
Ardent operates 30 acute care hospitals and more than 280 sites of care across six states, with more than 2,000 employed and affiliated providers.
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