2026
March
Yahoo! Finance
March 25, 2026 - Acentra Health announced that Mohamed Karama has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Growth Acceleration and Performance, and Nirav Dalal has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales Leadership. These appointments advance Acentra Health’s transformation initiatives and position the company for strategic growth.
Washington Business Journal
March 20, 2026 - Acentra Health is excited to be recognized again on Washington Business Journal's list of the Largest Government Technology Contractors in Greater Washington, ranked by Metro-area employees. And, we’re even more proud to see our position on the list rise in 2026 compared to 2025. This continued upward momentum reflects the strength of our sustained growth, innovation, and a commitment to delivering meaningful results.
Newsweek
March 17, 2026 - Acentra Health is featured on Newsweek’s list of “America's Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level 2026.” Newsweek partnered with Plant-A Insights Group to spotlight organizations leading the way. This list is the result of a national survey and extensive research to evaluate companies with more than 1,000 employees on their commitment to those entering the workforce.
Healthcare IT News
March 4, 2026 – Interview with Verlon Johnson, Acentra Health's Chief Government and Corporate Affairs Officer, on how technology can help states make Medicaid processes more efficient while improving care delivery. Verlon also shared ways providers can address health disparities and improve outcomes for underserved populations.
February
ViVE 2026 Los Angeles



Feb. 23, 2026 - Verlon Johnson, Acentra Health's Chief Government & Corporate Affairs Officer, was a featured panel speaker at ViVE 2026 in L.A. — an event that brings together health systems, payers, and healthcare technology leaders to evaluate solutions, exchange insights, and make decisions that shape the future of healthcare. Verlon spoke on the topic of “Medicaid-Medicare Integration for a High Cost, High Need Era” along with Dr. Sanjay Doddamani, MD, MBA from Guidehealth and Joe Dunn, Chief Policy Officer, NACHC — moderated by Randi Seigel, JD, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.
Medical Buyer
Feb. 2, 2026 - Acentra Health as one of the 10 health tech firms that have voluntarily pledged to help states successfully prepare for and implement Medicaid community engagement requirement by offering no-cost and significantly discounted products and services, per a Jan. 29 CMS Announcement.
January
WashingtonExec
Jan. 27, 2026 - Todd Stottlemyer, CEO of Acentra Health, was named as a Top Executive to Watch in 2026 – noting his ability to lead the company through significant change and growth with vision, courage, and execution.
Business Insider
Jan. 27, 2026 - Balajee Sethuraman was appointed by Acentra Health as New Executive Vice President and Chief Business Services Officer to lead the company’s business services and delivery operations.
Northern Virginia Policy Forum
Jan. 27, 2026 - Verlon Johnson, Acentra Health’s Chief Government & Corporate Affairs Officer, joined a virtual conversation to discuss what’s next for Medicaid – including Rural Health Transformation, and work and community engagement requirements.
Healthcare IT Today
Jan. 27, 2026 - Verlon Johnson, Acentra Health’s Chief Government & Corporate Affairs Officer, joined a virtual conversation to discuss what’s next for Medicaid – including Rural Health Transformation, and work and community engagement requirements.
Yahoo! Finance
Jan. 14, 2026 - Deborah Ricci was named new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Acentra Health to lead the company's financial operations, strategic planning, and overall financial health in support of continued growth and impact.
JP Morgan 2026 Global BioInnovation Forum
Jan. 13, 2026 - The event that brings together healthcare leaders who are innovating how to discover, deliver, and finance care featured a virtual fireside chat with Verlon Johnson, Acentra Health’s Chief Government & Corporate Affairs Officer, to discuss the current state of Medicaid and what’s next.
Nasdaq
Jan. 12, 2026 - Acentra Health was named Modern Healthcare’s 2025 “Best in Business” in the Healthcare IT category - earning recognition for configurable, modular solutions.
Healthcare IT Today
Jan. 2, 2026 - Healthcare IT Today shared Acentra Health’s Chief Government & Corporate Affairs Officer Verlon Johnson’s healthcare prediction on how states will modernize Medicaid in 2026.

