Kristen Helton is the co-founder and CEO of Herself Health, a women’s healthcare company designed to meet the unique needs of women aged 65 and older. Herself Health applies a value-based care model to provide high-impact, comprehensive care that surpasses traditional approaches and evaluates the full spectrum of patient health —including mental, sexual and spiritual health, and social wellness. Under Kristen’s leadership, Herself Health has grown to support thousands of patients across several clinics. Kristen's career is marked by a consistent focus on the intersection of technological innovation and patient care. Prior to Herself Health, Kristen co-founded Profusa, a pioneering company in the implantable biosensor space, where syringe-injectable sensors provide convenient, pain-free, and continuous monitoring of body chemistries such as oxygen and glucose, making it easier for patients to optimize their health. She also served as General Manager, Director at Amazon, where she was the founding member of Amazon Care.
The shift to a VBC model represents more than an evolution in healthcare delivery - it demands a fundamental redesign of our healthcare system and the economic models to support it.