Radiology Partners announces changes in its board room

Radiology Partners has announced changes in its board room, including the retirement of one long-time member.

Andrew Litt, MD, is joining the mega practice’s board of directors—one of three radiologists on the governing body. He currently serves as CEO of Cornice Health Ventures, which aids companies in acquiring healthcare service providers, according to an announcement. Litt also is an operating partner with Whistler Capital (a Nashville private equity firm that owned a 31.6% stake in RP as of November) and the Vista Group investment firm.

“Everything we have accomplished as a practice is due to the talents and expertise of people who are attracted to the idea of transforming radiology, and our board of directors is no exception,” Rich Whitney, RP board chair and CEO, said in an announcement. “Dr. Litt is a neuroradiologist who practiced for more than 20 years and has recognized expertise in neurovascular imaging coupled with an extensive background in leadership, operations, artificial intelligence technology and strategy, and I am confident his contributions will play a key role in advancing our mission.”

Litt’s resumé also includes time spent as executive-in-residence at GE Healthcare and GE Ventures, CMO for Dell’s Healthcare and Life Sciences division, and executive VP and vice dean at the NYU Langone Medical Center.

He replaces William Brody, MD, who is retiring from the RP board having served since 2016. During the last seven years, the company has grown from startup to the “largest radiology practice in the U.S.,” now serving clients in all 50 states.

“We will be forever grateful for the many contributions Dr. Brody made to our business over the years and will miss his wise counsel and dedication to the mission of RP,” Whitney said in the announcement.

Marty Stempniak

Marty Stempniak has covered healthcare since 2012, with his byline appearing in the American Hospital Association's member magazine, Modern Healthcare and McKnight's. Prior to that, he wrote about village government and local business for his hometown newspaper in Oak Park, Illinois. He won a Peter Lisagor and Gold EXCEL awards in 2017 for his coverage of the opioid epidemic. 

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