Ballad Ventures is a venture capital platform that invests in innovative ideas aimed at transforming healthcare experience, cost, access, and outcomes. It operates as the venture capital arm of Ballad Health.

Ballad Ventures

Ballad Ventures is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ballad Health focused on strategic healthcare investments. We look to invest in solutions which are transformative, improve the experience for patients and clinicians, and enhance the efficiency and quality of care provided.

Winter Innovations recently announced the recent research publication in Arthroscopy Journals highlighting their product EasyWhip® compared to other suture systems in QT grafts for ACL reconstruction. 📚

This publication underscores Winter Innovations' commitment to advancing medical technology and improving patient care. We are proud of Lia Winter and Preston Dishner's dedication and the positive impact this research represents for the future of ACL reconstruction. 

Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eeKKKAHZ

Bo Wilkes, Kerra Courtney, Amit Vashist, MD, MBA, FACHE, Pam Austin, MBA, PMP, CPHIMS, National Science Foundation (NSF), Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education (FORE), Andrews Research & Education Foundation

#QualityImprovement #Healthcare #CVC #AppalachianHighlands

Exciting news - Pam Austin, MBA, PMP, CPHIMS, Chief Information Officer at Ballad Health and one of Ballad Ventures' Advisors, has been featured in our partner, Censinet's, recent podcast sharing more on how Ballad Health is strategically thinking about the buzzword #AI and measures taken with proper policies for its utilization.

Check out the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eJaPYDDq

Ed Gaudet, Mark Gaudet, Bo Wilkes, Kerra Courtney, Amit Vashist, MD, MBA, FACHE, marvin eichorn, Anthony Keck, Alan Levine

#InformationTechnology #Cybersecurity #AppalachianHighlands #CVC

We wish everyone a joyful and healthy Fourth of July! Let's celebrate our wonderful country and honor those who have devoted their lives to protecting our freedom. 

A big thank you to all the #healthcareheroes serving their communities today — we appreciate each and every one of you. #balladhealth #FourthofJuly

Join us in celebrating Pam Austin, MBA, PMP, CPHIMS, Ballad Health's chief information officer and one of our valued advisors, for once again receiving statewide recognition in the TennesseeCIO ORBIE Awards! 🎉 

“Pam is so deserving of this recognition,” said Marvin Eichorn, Ballad Health’s chief administrative officer. “This once again shines a little bit of light on the tremendous work she and our entire IT team have been doing."

Her leadership and dedication to innovation in healthcare inspires us.

Read more about her achievement here: https://lnkd.in/e5zum64d

Bo Wilkes, Kerra Courtney, Amit Vashist, MD, MBA, FACHE, Anthony Keck, Alan Levine

On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom, honor the resilience of African American people, and reflect on what it means to live in communities that prioritize individual rights, freedom of speech and equality. 

While we celebrate American independence on the Fourth of July, it's important to remember that the Declaration of Independence did not ensure freedom for all Americans. Specifically, millions of Black Americans remained enslaved for nearly another century. 

The Emancipation Proclamation, effective in 1863, marked a significant milestone, but true freedom came later on June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Texas to free the last enslaved people. 

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War. This year, we celebrate its fourth anniversary as a recognized federal holiday. As we work towards fostering a community where diversity is embraced, we are proud to recognize Juneteenth as a pivotal moment in the pursuit of liberty for all. 

#balladhealth #Juneteenth

Don't miss the upcoming Pitch Competition event with FoundersForge in Johnson City, TN! ⚾ 

Hitting close to home... our Ballad Ventures President - Bo Wilkes, will be participating as a judge to support local entrepreneurs in the Appalachian Highlands. We can't wait to see the amazing pitches and experience the community support. 

FoundersForge is dedicated to building community from the ground up, supporting entrepreneurs and growing our region. Let's come together and cheer on our local talent! 

David Nelson, Kerra Courtney, Amit Vashist, MD, MBA, FACHE, Pam Austin, MBA, PMP, CPHIMS, Johnna Laws, Breanna M., Ballad Health, Ballad Health Innovation Center

 #StartupCommunity #PitchCompetition #AppalachianHighlands

Are you interested in the latest advancements in Achilles tendon repair? Studies show Krackow and WhipLock™ stitches offer superior performance and durability. 

We are proud of Lia Winter and Preston Dishner, who are not only strong leaders in their field but also continue to drive growth and traction across the market, improving the quality of care provided to patients. Check out Winter Innovations' page for latest success stories. 🌱 

Bo Wilkes, Kerra Courtney, Amit Vashist, MD, MBA, FACHE, Pam Austin, MBA, PMP, CPHIMS

#EasyWhip #surgeryexcellence #improvingqualityofcare #cvc

Excited to share the life-saving story from Palm Beach County Fire and Rescue, as healthcare responders utilized the 410 Medical:  LifeFlow device. Testimonies like these, not only are rewarding to hear, but speak volume to the mission and vision of innovative partnerships in communities served. 

A news story you do not want to miss - ♥️

Kyle Chenet, Mark Piehl, MD, MPH, Bo Wilkes, Kerra Courtney, Amit Vashist, MD, MBA, FACHE, Pam Austin, MBA, PMP, CPHIMS, Anthony Keck, Alan Levine 

#caretransformation #healthcareexcellence #partnerships

As many of us are enjoying a long weekend with family and friends, celebrating with barbecues, hikes, or staying in to rest and relax, we want to reflect on the reason for this calendar holiday: to honor those who served with bravery and sacrifice. 🤝 

To all of our friends, team members, partners, and military families - we thank YOU for all that you have done and continue to do to uphold our country's freedom. 

#MemorialDay #ThankYou

Checkout Censinet's announcement of their latest launch of NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 enterprise assessments and a dashboard for the new HHS Healthcare and Public Health Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals. 👏 

Within the dynamic landscape of healthcare, cybersecurity isn't just a priority; it's paramount to have tools that align healthcare cybersecurity with the latest practices and standards. 

Ed Gaudet, Mark Gaudet, Bo Wilkes, Kerra Courtney, Pam Austin, MBA, PMP, CPHIMS, Amit Vashist, MD, MBA, FACHE

#cybersecurity #healthcaresecurity #healthcareefficiency

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