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Ada Health, The Most Accurate AI for Care Navigation, Expands Its Leadership Team for Strategic Growth with Product and Business Development Hires

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The AI-powered symptom assessment and care navigation platform, which gives 50M+ users access to its enterprise solutions, reaches key growth milestones, achieving profitability, generating 260% YoY revenue growth, and expanding global partnerships.

NEW YORK and BERLIN, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ada Health Inc. (‘Ada Health’), along with its parent company, Ada Health GmbH, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with Nick Altebrando joining as Chief Product Officer and Yury Rozenman joining as Senior Vice President of Business Development. The additions to its leadership team follow a year of exponential growth. Ending 2023, the company achieved profitability, generating a 260% increase in revenue year over year due to new and expanded partnerships with innovative healthcare systems and life sciences companies.

Ada’s momentum arrives at a critical time in healthcare. The US is facing the worst shortage of primary care providers on record – as well as other clinicians – leading to new appointment wait times averaging 20+ days. This delay in care may increase morbidity and mortality risk among those with underlying and preventable conditions. Extended wait times and poor access to care are drivers for 9 out of 10 people searching their symptoms online before an appointment, but this can result in unnecessary urgent care visits or cause patients to overlook more serious symptoms that may require emergency medical care.

Ada tackles these issues through its AI-powered symptom assessment technology—which has been shown to be 35% more accurate than other assessments—and its care navigation platform, which directs users to the most appropriate level of care. Built on 13 years of R&D and with over 1 million hours of clinician time invested into the platform’s medical knowledge, Ada covers 3,600 conditions and 30,000 ICD-10 codes, including rare diseases, women’s health, pediatric, and mental health conditions.

As Ada addresses critical challenges within the healthcare system, and on the heels of the company’s continued growth, the new hires will support various strategic initiatives that bolster the brand, its products, and its partnerships.

“Bringing Nick and Yury on board is not just about enhancing our team’s capabilities; it’s a pivotal move to deepen our engagement with the healthcare ecosystem at a time when reliable and safe AI is needed to support our overloaded system,” said Daniel Nathrath, co-founder and CEO of Ada Health. “Their expertise will be crucial in driving our initiatives forward, ensuring that Ada Health continues to deliver exceptional value in improving patient outcomes and tackling inefficiencies within the healthcare system.”

Nick Altebrando, Ada’s new Chief Product Officer, brings decades of experience leading strategic product innovation at companies such as WebMD, Eko Health, and AbleTo. At WebMD, he was the head of product innovation, leading an effort to connect provider, payer, and consumer businesses.

“I’ve had Ada Health on my radar for years. The company has already created a product that’s improving patient outcomes while supporting care teams—two of the biggest challenges facing our healthcare system,” said Nick Altebrando, Chief Product Officer. “I’m eager to identify new opportunities for Ada to continue evolving the product to reach more people.”

Yury Rozenman, the company’s new Senior Vice President of Business Development, previously served as the Senior Vice President of Life Sciences Strategy and Business Development at ResMed-owned Propeller Health. He has also served as the Head of Business Development for Fitbit Health Solutions, where he facilitated new partnerships that expanded diagnosis and treatment pathways.

“I’m energized to join Ada at this transformative moment as we harness cutting-edge AI to elevate healthcare delivery for millions of people around the world,” said Yury Rozenman, SVP of Business Development. “Our strategy focuses on broadening our impact and forging new pathways in global health markets, ensuring that every innovation not only meets clinical needs but improves healthcare accessibility and efficiency.”

Ada’s expansion to its leadership team follows several major milestones in 2023, including the growth of its products, partnerships, and AI.

Product Innovations: Ada launched Care Journeys, starting with a COVID-19 solution that guides high-risk patients to telehealth consultations to help patients receive treatment, often within two hours of using the screener. This is currently available across all 50 US states and Washington DC.Strategic Partnerships: Ada also expanded its partnerships with the world’s leading health systems, pharma companies, foundations, payers, and governments, adding to its already extensive roster that includes Jefferson Health, Novartis, Bayer, Pfizer, and Orion Health. Additionally, Ada joined the U.S. Business Action to End HIV Coalition and continues to partner with the Health Action Alliance on women’s health.Advancements in AI Technology: Ada continued to optimize its AI with updates to its medical engine released every two weeks, enhancing accuracy to identify conditions, including underdiagnosed and rare diseases, and improving integration with electronic health records.

With an expanded bench of industry experts, Ada will double down on its focus on expanding commercial partnerships with health systems, pharmaceutical companies, and payers, while enhancing key product offerings.

About Ada Health
Ada Health is a global health company founded by doctors, scientists, and industry pioneers to create new possibilities for personal health and transform knowledge into better outcomes. Its core system connects medical knowledge with intelligent technology to help tens of millions of people actively manage their health and health systems to deliver more effective care.

Ada Health’s powerful AI-based health assessment platform helps users better understand their mental and physical symptoms through a thorough series of questions based on clinically validated AI and protocols, and based on their responses, navigates them to the appropriate, available services and support. The platform’s medical knowledge covers an industry-leading range of symptoms and conditions, while the platform itself prioritizes user safety and accuracy and is designed to be as inclusive as possible.

The company also works with a range of leading health providers and organizations internationally to help direct users to the right care, support overburdened systems, and help manage diseases with the ultimate aims of improving health outcomes and delivering seamless end-to-end healthcare journeys.

To learn more, visit www.ada.com.

Shireen Saxena
Director of External Affairs
Ada Health
shireen.saxena@ada.com

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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Global Security & Technology Summit Unveils Month-Long Program of Activities Ahead of December Event

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Organizing Committee of the Global Security & Technology Summit (GSTS) held an introductory session today at the Ministry of Interior’s headquarters in Riyadh, bringing together representatives from the government, private, and nonprofit sectors to introduce the program of activities leading up to the summit. The upcoming summit will be held in Riyadh under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, under the supervision of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior, and organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy.

During the session, the Organizing Committee presented the comprehensive GSTS program, comprising three key components: GSTS Month, running from November 1 to 30, 2026; the Global Security & Innovation Fair (SAIF), taking place from November 24 to 26, 2026; and the main Summit, scheduled for December 18 to 20, 2026, in Riyadh. Together, these events form an integrated program designed to advance security and technology innovation, strengthen national capabilities, and foster international cooperation.

GSTS Month will feature working groups, boot camps, training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical workshops across Saudi Arabia’s 13 administrative regions, delivered both in person and remotely in collaboration with specialized entities. The month-long program aims to develop national capabilities, identify emerging talent, enrich knowledge-sharing opportunities, and equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to develop innovative solutions to future security and technology challenges.

The main Summit will bring together global leaders, decision-makers, experts, and innovators to explore the future of security and technology, promote the integration of advanced technologies within the security sector, strengthen national capabilities, support innovation, and foster international cooperation, further positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for security and technology.

Showcasing the latest technological breakthroughs and security solutions, the summit will bring together government entities, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and research centers to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration across key fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), smart security solutions, emerging technologies, and crisis management. The program will also feature main sessions, specialized discussions, and interactive exhibitions. Registration is available at gsts.sa.

Advisor to HRH the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Ahmed Altowayan, stated that the summit builds on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to establish an advanced security and technology ecosystem focused on knowledge and innovation, keeping pace with rapid developments and future challenges.

Mr. Altowayan noted that the summit is a global platform for strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise, anticipating future developments in security and technology, and developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and readiness of security systems.

Vice Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Eng. Abdulaziz Alhammadi, said that the summit will offer a range of integrated programs and activities focused on enhancing national skills, encouraging innovation, and supporting international cooperation.

He added that GSTS Month will help build national capabilities, discover talent, and develop skills, with SAIF providing a platform for innovators and researchers from around the world to showcase leading technological solutions, while the main Summit will bring together leaders and experts to discuss the future of security and technology and explore new strategic partnership opportunities.

SAIF will take place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together innovators, researchers, technology talents, and industry experts from around the world to showcase promising innovations and projects across 14 fields of technology and innovation. The fair will provide opportunities to engage with project owners, including students, graduates, and entrepreneurs, and explore the different stages of innovation development through interactive zones, panel discussions on emerging security and innovation trends, and knowledge-sharing workshops led by specialists. Visitor registration is open to participants from within and outside the Kingdom through saifair.sa.

The introductory session also featured contributions from representatives of government, private, and nonprofit sector entities, alongside members of the media. Discussions focused on developing national capabilities in security and technology, strengthening students’ technical expertise, translating scientific research into practical solutions, and supporting Saudi companies in developing security and technology solutions and advancing digital transformation.

Organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy, GSTS is produced by Tahaluf, with the Ministry of Education serving as Strategic Scientific Partner, Tahakom as Founding Partner, and Elm as Principal Partner.

Registration for participants from within and outside the Kingdom is available at gsts.sa.

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