William Frist

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FRIST CRESSEY VENTURES MANAGEMENT LLC

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William H.
Frist founded Carelon Palliative Care, Inc. in 2011, where he is working as Chairman from 2011, Frist Cressey Ventures Management LLC in 2016, where he is working as Managing Partner from 2016, Hope Through Healing Hands in 2004, where he is working as Chairman from 2004, and various other companies.
Dr. Frist also founded Vanderbilt Transplant Center, Carebridge Corp., and 180 Health Partners, Inc., where he worked as Co-Chairman.
Dr. Frist also currently works at The Nature Conservancy, Inc., as Chairman from 2015, Partnership for a Healthier America, as Vice Chairman, State Collaborative on Reforming Education, as Chairman, and various other companies.
Dr. Frist also formerly worked at URS Corp., as Director from 2009 to 2011, Theranos, Inc., as Director from 2014 to 2015, InstaMed Holdings, Inc., as Director, and various other companies.
Dr. Frist received his undergraduate degree in 1974 from Princeton University and doctorate degree in 1983 from Harvard Medical School.

William Frist active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic insights & policy solutions to decision makers in government, international institutions, the private sector and civil society	Director/Board Member	-
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum	Director/Board Member	-
Select Medical Corp. Select Medical Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides post-acute recovery and rehabilitation services	Director/Board Member	01/05/2010
Hope Through Healing Hands Hope Through Healing Hands Hope Through Healing Hands is a faith-based health organization dedicated to improving quality of life worldwide by promoting health as a pathway to peace. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN. Its primary focus areas include maternal, newborn, and child health, healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies, nutrition and food security, and combating major infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The organization emphasizes sustainable healthcare solutions through service, training, and health diplomacy, and fosters partnerships with nonprofits, universities, and faith-based groups. It leads initiatives like the Tennessee Health Coalition, uniting over 70 organizations to collaborate on health challenges including education, clean water, disaster relief, and poverty alleviation. The flagship Frist Health Leaders Program supports health professional students serving abroad to build healthcare capacity in underserved communities, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The organization advocates for evidence-based interventions such as voluntary family planning methods aligned with ethical values, improved nutrition during the critical first 1,000 days of life, micronutrient supplementation, breastfeeding promotion, and treatment of malnutrition. It raises awareness through publications, educational resources, media engagement, and advocacy campaigns encouraging increased funding for health and nutrition programs. The company was founded by William H. Frist.	Founder	01/01/2004
Carelon Palliative Care, Inc. Carelon Palliative Care, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services	Founder	01/01/2011
Cognosante LLC Cognosante LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides digital transformation and cloud modernization solutions for federal health, defense, intelligence and civilian agencies	Director/Board Member	23/10/2014
Bipartisan Policy Center Bipartisan Policy Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a think tank that revolves around picking ideas from both US parties	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Partnership for a Healthier America Partnership for a Healthier America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in transforming the food landscape for health equity	Director/Board Member	-
MDsave, Inc. MDsave, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online medical service platform	Director/Board Member	-
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URS Corp. URS Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering, construction and technical services	Industrial Services
Select Medical Corp. Select Medical Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides post-acute recovery and rehabilitation services	Health Services
Theranos, Inc. Theranos, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Develops bio monitoring and clinical laboratory test services	Health Services
Select Medical Holdings Corp. Select Medical Holdings Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals and outpatient rehabilitation clinics	Health Services
InstaMed Holdings, Inc. InstaMed Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as holding company with interests in providing healthcare payment processing services	Commercial Services
Teladoc Health, Inc. Teladoc Health, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides telephone and online healthcare video consulting services	Health Services
Profusa, Inc. (California) Profusa, Inc. (California) Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Manufactures tissue integrated biosensors for continuous monitoring of body chemistries	Electronic Technology
MDsave, Inc. MDsave, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online medical service platform	Technology Services
Carelon Palliative Care, Inc. Carelon Palliative Care, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services	Health Services
Stanford University Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Institution Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums and art galleries	Consumer Services
AECOM AECOM Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Engages in planning, consulting, architectural & engineering design, construction and program management services	Industrial Services
Princeton University Princeton University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Africare, Inc. Africare, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides development aid for Africans	Commercial Services
Save The Children Federation Inc. Save The Children Federation Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates as a nonprofit children's relief and development organization	Health Services
Millennium Challenge Corp. Millennium Challenge Corp. General GovernmentGovernment Provides economic help to poor	Government
Meharry Medical College Meharry Medical College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. Center for Strategic & International Studies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides strategic insights & policy solutions to decision makers in government, international institutions, the private sector and civil society	Commercial Services
The Nature Conservancy, Inc. The Nature Conservancy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides wildlife protection programs	Commercial Services
Nashville Health Care Council Nashville Health Care Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association of health care industry leaders	Commercial Services
SunTrust Bank Nashville, NA SunTrust Bank Nashville, NA Major BanksFinance Nationally chartered commercial bank	Finance
OneOncology LLC OneOncology LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides oncology practice services	Health Services
Cognosante LLC Cognosante LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides digital transformation and cloud modernization solutions for federal health, defense, intelligence and civilian agencies	Technology Services
Accolade, Inc. Accolade, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT, primary care, mental health support and medical opinions services	Technology Services
Cressey & Co. LP Cressey & Co. LP Investment ManagersFinance Cressey & Co seeks investment opportunities in middle market companies located in the US with an enterprise value ranging from $50 million to $500 million and EBITDA maximum of $5M. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare services, facilities, Healthcare Technology and information technology. It provides financing for late and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from $10M to $100M. It takes controlling position in companies. It also makes minority investments.	Finance
Cressey & Co. LLC Cressey & Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment and management services	Finance
Aegis Sciences Corp. Aegis Sciences Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides health care testing laboratory and consulting services	Commercial Services
Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Unitek, Inc. Unitek, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides turnkey solutions for all stages of an original equipment manufacturer's product lifecycle	Technology Services
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum	Consumer Services
Bipartisan Policy Center Bipartisan Policy Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a think tank that revolves around picking ideas from both US parties	Commercial Services
Central Bank of Sedalia Central Bank of Sedalia Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Finance
The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund General GovernmentGovernment Helps Haiti build its own future through jobs and economic opportunity	Government
Hope Through Healing Hands Hope Through Healing Hands Hope Through Healing Hands is a faith-based health organization dedicated to improving quality of life worldwide by promoting health as a pathway to peace. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN. Its primary focus areas include maternal, newborn, and child health, healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies, nutrition and food security, and combating major infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The organization emphasizes sustainable healthcare solutions through service, training, and health diplomacy, and fosters partnerships with nonprofits, universities, and faith-based groups. It leads initiatives like the Tennessee Health Coalition, uniting over 70 organizations to collaborate on health challenges including education, clean water, disaster relief, and poverty alleviation. The flagship Frist Health Leaders Program supports health professional students serving abroad to build healthcare capacity in underserved communities, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The organization advocates for evidence-based interventions such as voluntary family planning methods aligned with ethical values, improved nutrition during the critical first 1,000 days of life, micronutrient supplementation, breastfeeding promotion, and treatment of malnutrition. It raises awareness through publications, educational resources, media engagement, and advocacy campaigns encouraging increased funding for health and nutrition programs. The company was founded by William H. Frist.
Partnership for a Healthier America Partnership for a Healthier America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in transforming the food landscape for health equity	Commercial Services
State Collaborative on Reforming Education State Collaborative on Reforming Education Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization that driving change for students from kindergarten to career	Commercial Services
aTherapy, Inc. aTherapy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides medical support services	Commercial Services
Carebridge Corp. Carebridge Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides employee assistance and work-life services	Commercial Services
Carelon Post Acute Solutions, Inc. Carelon Post Acute Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides technology driven healthcare services	Technology Services
Aegis Laboratories
Spero Health, Inc. Spero Health, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Offers outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders	Health Services
FRIST CRESSEY VENTURES MANAGEMENT LLC FRIST CRESSEY VENTURES MANAGEMENT LLC Investment ManagersFinance FC Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare technology and healthcare services. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements.	Finance
180 Health Partners, Inc. 180 Health Partners, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services	Health Services
NashvilleHealth NashvilleHealth Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health and wellbeing services	Health Services
Unitek Learning, Inc. Unitek Learning, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides healthcare training services	Commercial Services
Devoted Health, Inc. Devoted Health, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a healthcare platform that provides medical plans and packages for older Americans	Technology Services
BehaVR, Inc. BehaVR, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops AI-powered digital therapeutics healthcare platform for mental & behavioral health outcomes	Technology Services
Digital Diagnostics LLC Digital Diagnostics LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops artificial intelligence diagnostic solutions	Technology Services
Monogram Health, Inc. Monogram Health, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services for polychronic diseases	Health Services
SmileDirectClub, Inc. SmileDirectClub, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides teeth alignment and 3D imaging services through telemedicine platform	Health Technology
GS Acquisition Holdings Corp. II GS Acquisition Holdings Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company	Finance
Monogram Health Holdings, Inc. Monogram Health Holdings, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides homecare services	Health Services
Vanderbilt Transplant Center
Carebridge Health Services LLC Carebridge Health Services LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides homecare and community services	Health Services