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New member is executive vice president and head of Enterprise Strategy at UnitedHealth Group.
March 26, 2026
By: Michael Barbella
iRhythm Holdings Inc. has appointed Jason Patten to its Board of Directors, selecting him for his decades of strategic leadership in healthcare.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jason Patten to our Board of Directors at an important moment in iRhythm’s evolution,” Board Chairman Abhi Talwalkar stated. “As we scale and expand profitability, we are focused on advancing our platform from episodic detection to proactive, integrated, and increasingly predictive care. Jason’s deep experience leading enterprise strategy, innovation, and strategic partnerships at one of the world’s largest healthcare organizations will be invaluable as we continue expanding access through primary care, advancing our AI and workflow capabilities, and driving disciplined growth across multiple markets. We look forward to his contributions as we continue building a billion-dollar platform grounded in clinical excellence and long-term value creation.”Patten is currently executive vice president and head of Enterprise Strategy at UnitedHealth Group, a role he has held since January 2022. He leads the company’s corporate strategy, strategic partnerships, and innovation functions, shaping initiatives that drive organizational impact and sustainable value creation. Before his current role, Patten assumed several roles at UnitedHealth Group, including chief operating officer and senior vice president of OptumHealth, where he focused on optimizing business performance and advancing operational strategy across the company’s health services operations.
Patten’s experience underscores a deep understanding of scaling complex enterprises and fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders. Before joining UnitedHealth Group, he built a strong foundation in financial services and marketing, including global product development at MoneyGram International and strategic marketing roles at Carlson Marketing Group. His interdisciplinary expertise spans growth strategy, partnership development, and organizational transformation.
Patten earned an MBA from the University of St. Thomas and a bachelor of science degree in marketing from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
iRhythm is a digital healthcare company developing solutions for detecting, predicting, and preventing disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a focus on patient care, iRhythm aims to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.
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