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HealthCentral Appoints Experienced Healthcare Media Executive as New CEO to Drive AI and Data Integration

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HealthCentral, a leading digital health platform serving patients with chronic and serious illness, has announced the appointment of Justin Chase as its new Chief Executive Officer. Chase brings over 20 years of health media experience and a proven track record of driving innovation and growth in the industry. He succeeds Steve Zatz, who will be stepping down from his roles as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. With his extensive background in health media and innovation, Chase plans to integrate AI and data to create personalized, high-impact experiences for patients and providers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Justin Chase has joined HealthCentral as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing over 20 years of health media experience and a proven track record of driving innovation and growth.
  • Chase succeeds Steve Zatz, who will be stepping down from his roles as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.
  • Chase plans to integrate AI and data to create personalized, high-impact experiences for patients and providers.
  • He has a proven track record of establishing and building successful media groups, including an industry-leading paid media group at Intouch Group.
  • Chase has also held senior roles at leading media and advertising groups, including Hypertonic, Attention, and Fluent.
  • He will lead HealthCentral's strategic focus on technological innovation and evolving trends in the consumption of health information.
  • The company's award-winning destinations include HealthCentral, MedCentral, Patient Power, Oncology News Central, TheBody, and TheBodyPro.

Statistics:

  • 20 years of health media experience led by Justin Chase.
  • 3 years of leadership experience at Intouch Group, where he established and built an industry-leading paid media group.
  • 2 years of experience as Chief Digital Officer at Makovsky, where he developed strategies for clients in the financial services, pharmaceuticals, and technology sectors.
  • Fast-growing industry of health media, driven by AI integration and changing consumer engagement habits.
  • Over 3 million patients, caregivers, and clinicians navigating the medical landscape through HealthCentral's platforms.

Sources:

  • HealthCentral LLC (June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/)
  • EVERSANA (latest available data)
  • Intouch Group (latest available data)
  • Makovsky (latest available data)
  • Hypertonic (latest available data)
  • Attention (latest available data)
  • Fluent (latest available data)

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