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About us
Our Purpose
Advancing population health. Lowering total cost of care. Populance was designed to transform the health experience—delivering smarter care for patients, providers, and communities with focus and purpose.
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Who We Are
We partner with physicians, hospitals, and health plans to deliver value-based care solutions that improve outcomes, elevate the patient experience, and lower the overall cost of care.
Our Vision
A healthcare system that moves beyond barriers to deliver care that is people-centered, equitable, and seamlessly connected. We believe in creating a healthcare system where every individual gets the right care, at the right time, and in the right place. By turning bold ideas into actionable solutions, we’re shaping a future of better outcomes and healthier communities for all.
Our Values
Connection. Compassion. Progress. At Populance, our values drive everything we do. We take bold accountability, sharing what we know and asking what we don’t, to grow and create real impact. Through openness, purposeful collaboration, and innovative thinking, we break down barriers and reimagine what healthcare can be—for individuals, communities, and the future.
Our Story
At Populance, we were built to reshape what healthcare can achieve. Every step we take answers a need—advancing population health with precision, passion, and purpose. By connecting people, data, and care with bold efficiency, we’re creating a future where outcomes are brighter, and care is exactly what it should be: equitable, seamless, and human.
Advancing Health for All
Enhance health outcomes for individuals and the community.
Care Without Friction
Seamless solutions delivering smooth, connected healthcare experiences.
Building Healthier Communities
Transforming lives through prevention, compassion, and collaboration.
Insights That Inspire Action
Using data to drive better outcomes.
Transforming Care Together
Partnering to reimagine healthcare and make bold change happen
Meet The Leaders
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Christopher Stanley, MD, MBA
President, Populance
Dr. Christopher Stanley brings 30+ years of healthcare leadership across clinical, system, and health plan settings. As President of Populance, he drives innovation in care management, utilization, and analytics. A former Army Major and pediatrician, he has led transformative population health initiatives at major health systems nationwide.
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Heath Roberts
Chief Operating Officer, Populance
As COO, Heath Roberts oversees Populance’s operations, aligning teams for impact. With 20+ years in healthcare leadership, he’s driven market growth, quality transformations, and financial success. A former U.S. Army combat medic, he now champions operational excellence and community engagement, serving on multiple boards and veteran programs.
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Sharon Kelln
Chief Information Officer, Populance & Vice President, Value-Based Care Analytics
Sharon Kelln leads Populance’s technology, data, and analytics strategy, advancing value-based care insights. With 20+ years in healthcare management, she specializes in turning data into action. Previously with Advocate Health and Corewell Health, she excels at building innovative, tech-driven solutions that improve patient care and drive system-wide impact.
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Charity Bennett
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Populance
Charity Bennett drives Populance’s strategy, ensuring innovative, consumer-focused solutions in population health. A leader in digital transformation, she’s reshaped healthcare experiences at Henry Ford Health and Corewell Health. Passionate about transparency and equity, she’s also a mentor, global volunteer, and mother of five—an expert in managing complexity.
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Peter Watson, MD
Chief Clinical Success Officer, Populance
Dr. Peter Watson leads clinical strategy at Populance, overseeing 140 team members serving 600,000 lives. A Henry Ford Health physician for 25+ years, he has led hospitalist programs and population health at Health Alliance Plan. Committed to education and quality, he still cares for patients as an attending hospitalist.
