Innovation in Health AI Management: Dr. Anand. S. Patel, Chief AI Officer Joins Asher Informatics’ Advisory Board
- charlotte92502
- Jul 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 2
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Asher Informatics PBC Announces Appointment of Dr. Anand S. Patel to Advisory Board
Pittsburgh, PA – June 22, 2025 – Asher Informatics, a leader in AI governance and quality assurance software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anand S. Patel to its Advisory Board. Dr. Patel, currently serving as the Chief of AI & Innovation at Ascend Partners, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team.
Dr. Patel has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation in healthcare services, medtech, digital health, and AI. His proven ability to transform medical and operational strategies will be invaluable as Asher Informatics continues to advance its mission of leveraging technology the management and oversight of new health and clinical AI solutions deployed across healthcare delivery organizations..
In addition to his role at Ascend Partners, Dr. Patel serves as an advisor and subject matter expert to several venture capital and private equity firms. His ability to identify strong start-up opportunities and his willingness to join the Asher Informatics Advisory Board mark another meaningful event for the company.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Anand S. Patel to our Advisory Board," said Charlotte Kalafut, CEO of Asher Informatics. “He is experiencing first-hand the promise, opportunities, and challenges in the deploying meaningful AI solutions and tracking that those provide both meaningful return on investment, reduce clinician burdens, and improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Patel's background spans healthcare executive leadership, investment, and entrepreneurship. His insights will help Asher Informatics navigate and prioritize our solutions to address the most pressing pain points facing Chief AI Officers and healthcare C-suite executives to improve adoption, provide efficient oversight, and reduce risk of adopting new AI solutions.
“It’s been a privilege partnering with John since his days as GE’s Chief Scientist of Informatics Research, where we witnessed how AI began transforming radiology. Now, as he leads Asher Informatics, I’m excited to see him bring that same passion and technical rigor to building trusted AI systems for healthcare. From my own experience in startups and healthcare innovation, his leadership will be key to ensuring these tools deliver real value and safety in clinical practice.”
Asher Informatics is committed to advancing supporting healthcare AI adoption through software solutions that scale AI Governance and Quality Assurance. The addition of Dr. Patel to the Advisory Board underscores the company's dedication to excellence and innovation in the field of health AI.
For more information, please contact:
Charlotte Kalafut, Co-Found & CEO
Asher Informatics PBC
About Asher Informatics
Asher Informatics is a leading provider of healthcare AI Governance solutions, dedicated AI Governance and Quality Assurance efficiencies through innovative software and professional services.
