Craig Allan Ahrens, SVP of Strategy and Growth for CareRev, is an innovative voice in a traditional industry. His background and vision offer a fresh perspective on the relationship between the healthcare sector and technology investment. As a healthcare innovation/startup leader, consultant, and digital health transformation executive, he brings more than 20 years of experience in public and private institutions. His expertise in both healthcare startups and digital health innovation investments positions him as a leader in dynamic industry innovation. He’s worked with large health systems as well as academic institutions and resource providers to facilitate physician/hospital relations, develop strategy, and transform operations that resulted in tangible benefits to both providers and patients. Ahrens’ diverse skill set positions him to evaluate, address, and offer solutions to difficult healthcare industry issues. As an advisor to institution leadership and to private equity investors, he can communicate in terms that speak to both audiences.
By creating a pool of ready skilled labor willing to work as needed instead of only full-time, healthcare systems can take advantage of professionals who want to work to tackle fluctuating needs.