Introducing 2026 Frist Cressey Ventures Collective

The Frist Cressey Ventures (FCV) Collective convenes top-level industry executives for shared learning and thought leadership while building a lasting network in support of innovation and a better health care system.

NASHVILLE, TN, February 18, 2026 - Frist Cressey Ventures (FCV) announces its 5^th cohort of the FCV Collective. Launched by Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Frist Cressey Ventures, the FCV Collective brings together executives from diverse segments of the health care industry for shared learning and thought leadership while building a lasting network in support of systemic change and a better health care system.

"With our largest Collective class to date, we are reaffirming our belief that it is only through bold new ideas and walls-down collaboration that we can truly transform healthcare," shared Mark Tipps, FCV Partner and COO. "The growth of this cohort reflects both the urgency of the challenges before us and the extraordinary leaders stepping forward to address them."

Join us in welcoming the 2026 class of the FCV Collective.

• Anika Gardenhire - Chief Digital and Information Officer, Michigan Medicine
• Oliver Galicki - Vice President, Information Systems, Memorial Hermann Health System
• Ben Hagan - Assistant Vice President - Benefits, AT&T
• Michael Hasselberg - Chief Transformation and Digital Officer, Nebraska Medicine
• Patricia Henwood, M.D. - Executive Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer, Jefferson Health
• Bror Hultgren - CEO, West Region | President, UnitedHealthcare Community and State
• Stephanie Ledesma - Senior Vice President, Enablement & Integration, Kaiser Permanente
• Jesse Longoria - Senior Vice President | Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, OhioHealth
• Calder Lynch - VP, Regional Medicaid President | Texas Market CEO, Humana
• Tami Minnier - Senior Vice President, Health Services Division, UPMC
• Jim Moore - Vice President, Product Innovation, CVS Health
• Trent Norris - frmr Global Digital Health Leader, NVIDIA
• Deepti Pandita, M.D - CMIO, VP of Clinical Informatics, UC Irvine
• Matt Rhenish - Senior Vice President, Highmark Health
• John Uribe - Chief Financial Officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
• Jenni Zilka - Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Cencora

"When we bring diverse voices to the table and create space for real, candid dialogue, the FCV Collective helps move healthcare forward in ways that actually matter," shared Olivia Capra, FCV Partner.

Each year, the FCV Collective is comprised of executives from diverse segments of the health care industry with a shared passion for innovation. The Collective meets throughout the year, both virtually and in-person to discuss the most pressing topics facing our system, learning from each other, and building relationships with peers across the country. Upon graduating from their respective classes, the connections and relationships forged throughout the year only continue to flourish as FCV Collective members join the FCV Collective Alumni. FCV Collective Alumni are invited and encouraged to participate and contribute to FCV Collective and firm-wide events following their year of service.