Nicole brings a unique blend of creativity and strategy to Ancore Health. With a rich background in photography, marketing, and an entrepreneurial spirit, she dreams up new ways to tell Ancore’s story and the value we bring to our clients. Always ready with her camera, Nicole has a knack for capturing candid moments and might sneak up on you to snap the perfect shot for our next social post.

In her role, Nicole manages everything from case studies, blog posts, and infographics to social media content across all platforms. She also takes charge of our PR and event planning, making sure every detail is on point. Her creativity shines in every project, and she is driven to further the growth of Ancore Health.

When she’s not crafting engaging content or brainstorming innovative marketing strategies, Nicole loves exploring new restaurants and checking out the latest hot spots in Nashville. Outside of the office, you’ll find her on long walks, usually with an iced coffee in hand. Nicole's enthusiasm and keen eye for detail bring a vibrant touch to everything she does at Ancore.

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With over 20 years of healthcare experience, including running a private practice and serving in leadership roles in both academic and non-profit settings, Josh brings an invaluable perspective to Ancore and our clients.  

Josh understands the intricate balance between administrative and physician leadership, and the vital importance of aligning the two. At Ancore, he brings a unique physician viewpoint and extensive experience in the business of healthcare to our clients.  

Before starting ParentMD, a virtual healthcare partner for parents, Josh served as Chief Medical Administrative Officer for nine years at Norton Medical Group in Louisville, KY, where he was responsible for physician alignment activities, including the medical group’s transition to value. 

Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, exploring the outdoors, and fishing.

Evan believes that a good question is worth a thousand answers. He takes a “problem-first” approach to every project, ensuring the team digs for root causes rather than getting stuck on surface-level issues. When a teammate needs a fresh perspective, they always seem to end up at Evan's desk, bouncing ideas off him. He's just got a way of helping people see things differently.

Evan brings nearly a decade of experience in data analytics and visualization to his role as Director of Analytics. He thrives on the challenge of quickly turning complex data into actionable insights for short-term projects, and he's also developed and maintained reporting solutions for both large health systems and smaller independent medical groups. Evan has partnered with organizations to rapidly prototype MVPs, leveraging all-payer claims and transparency data to uncover strategic opportunities for new market entrants.

When he isn’t at work, Evan enjoys cheering on Nashville SC, watching the latest Disney movie—for the hundredth time—with his three kids, and trying to conquer the ever-growing pile of books on his nightstand.

Chaos works hard, but Sarah works harder. She keeps our company rolling like a well-oiled machine and ensures we think creatively about the solutions we craft for our clients. With more than a decade of experience with The Advisory Board Company, Optum Advisory Services, and Mental Health Cooperative, Sarah leads teams in a wide variety of projects, including provider comp redesigns, financial and operational assessments, and designing reporting platforms. She’s passionate about bridging the gap between finance and operations and does it all with a little dash of Cajun spice and fire.

Sarah can typically be found doing home projects with her husband, Ryan, or teaching their Goldendoodle, Birdie, new tricks. She is an avid reader and tries to read 50 books each year — just don’t ask her what they were about because she never remembers! 

If the number of tabs open on a browser was a contest, Chandan would win it! In his role, Chandan is constantly multitasking between different computer languages, including Python,C++, SQL, and JavaScript – just to name a few – to write the code that ingests and analyzes clients’ data effectively and efficiently. With a data science and software engineering background, as well as experience at Rubicon, Inc., Chandan ensures the behind-the-scenes of Ancore always run smoothly.

         
When Chandan isn’t coding, he likes to test his tastebuds with the spiciest food around, explore the city’s historic sites with friends, and photograph national parks while hiking. 

As an “amateur chef,” Leslie loves a challenge in the kitchen and isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. She brings this same mindset into the office, rolling up her sleeves to tackle clients' toughest problems. With deep experience in practice management, revenue cycle management, and payer systems, Leslie delves into the data to create insightful, actionable solutions. At Ancore, her focus is on solving complex issues related to ever-evolving employed physician models. This includes physician compensation redesign, medical group diagnostics, pro-forma modeling for acquisitions, and strategic advisement.

Outside of work, Leslie can often be found encouraging her daughter to say “MaMa” for the hundredth time, enjoying the back porch with her husband Tyler, exploring new restaurants with friends, or strolling through Nashville’s parks and greenways.

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As a visual person with a numbers-oriented mind, Rob thrives at taking complex information and making it easily consumable. As a financial analyst, Rob works to distill complex information and create adaptable models to explain financial outcomes. His focus is to understand the unique landscape for each physician organization and develop avenues for enhancement. Rob’s work includes developing physician compensation models, creating de novo physician clinic proformas, and diagnosing financial statements.

In his free time, Rob enjoys running ultramarathons, traveling, and spending time with his two dogs.

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Casey Donnelly, our Senior Business Development Specialist, plays a pivotal role in collaborating with CEO, Eric Passon, focusing on our growth initiatives. Her role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities, including strategizing key business development plans and delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and revenue-generating results.

Casey’s expertise lies in navigating complex market dynamics and ensuring that Ancore’s vision aligns with impactful business strategies. You may have seen her name in your inbox as Casey’s efforts are crucial in expanding our market presence and fostering long-term relationships with key stakeholders.

Outside of her work here at Ancore, Casey enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Eric Passon serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Ancore Health. As the CEO and Founder, Eric sets the organization's strategic direction and leads high-profile consulting engagements. Eric carries more than two and a half decades of experience in the healthcare advisory and management operations space, leading teams at Southwind and The Advisory Board Company. His background in financial operations, mergers and acquisitions, technology innovation, and traditional consulting services sets the foundation for creative and bold solutions.

Eric created Ancore because he saw “the writing on the wall” with rising investment levels in employed medical groups. He believes there is a better way to create sustainable economic models aligned with our client’s “mission statement on the website.” As a creative and strategic thinker, Eric leads his team to live outside the box to build innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.

When not sporting a colorful shirt or crazy socks around the office, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife, two kids, and their dog, CC. He loves biking the Natchez Trace with old and new friends, as well as “working” from the Cape in the summer.