Ventra Health Appoints Erika Flowers as Chief People Officer

June 7, 2024, 3:41 pm
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New Role Highlights Investment in Colleague Experience and Client Success

Ventra Health, a business solutions provider for physicians, has named Erika Flowers as Chief People Officer. Flowers, an HR executive with expertise in change management, will lead colleague experience as Ventra invests in its people and culture.

CEO Steven Huddleston stated, "Investing in people leaders like Erika will help us provide the white-glove service that sets Ventra apart." Flowers brings over two decades of global HR experience, transforming functions at companies like J.S. Held and Cognizant Technology Solutions.

Flowers holds a B.A. in psychology and an M.A. in human resources. Ventra aims to be a client-focused, performance-centric company, investing in its people to achieve excellence. Flowers is excited to support clients in maximizing revenue and navigating challenges.

Ventra is a portfolio company of Varsity Healthcare Partners, focused on revenue cycle management for physicians. Flowers' appointment reflects Ventra's commitment to colleague experience and client success.

Media Contact:
Jenifer Bush
Senior Vice President, Marketing
Ventra Health
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