TIVITY HEALTH
Paul Edmisten , SVP and CIO at Tivity Health discusses the evolution of the company and its journey towards digital transformation
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F ounded in 1981 , Tivity Health is a leading provider of healthcare solutions for fitness , nutrition and social isolation . “ Tivity Health works hand-in-hand with its members , clients , partners and customers to create everyday opportunities for long-lasting health and vitality ,” says Paul Edmisten , Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer .
“ Tivity Health ’ s goal is to be the leader in transforming healthy living for adults by empowering and engaging them to live their best lives through nutrition , fitness and social connection ,” says Edmisten .
Formerly known as Healthways , Tivity Health was “ among the boutique darlings of the Nashville healthcare community , focused on disease management in the early years and transitioned to total population health and well-being ,” comments Edmisten . “ Healthways had been successful growing and transitioning the business over the first three decades , until they experienced performance challenges leading up to 2014 .” Throughout 2014 and 2015 the company went through tremendous change from the board , to CEO and throughout the
NOVEMBER 2019