“We discuss athena, but we also have the opportunity to collaborate on healthcare and solve practice issues. A few of the people that I have met have become great friends and trusted advisors.”
Kim Wishon Marden
CEO
Watauga Orthopaedics

For CEO Kim Marden, there’s a lot of value in having a voice in how athenahealth is developing products. But the inspiration, support, and friendships she shares within the Executive Advocate community have proven even more valuable.
We’re inviting C-suite leaders of enterprise-level practices and health systems to share their experiences with other health leaders through our Executive Advocate Program. Executive Advocates are innovators and thought leaders who sincerely believe in our mission and share our vision of unleashing healthcare’s potential. Working alongside our teams, they will cultivate thought leadership content, discuss strategy, share their experiences, and speak candidly to other healthcare leaders to help them understand the impact athenahealth has made on their business. In addition to raising their profile on a national scale and gaining exposure for their organization, Executive Advocates play an important role in reshaping healthcare.
Getting started
Becoming an Executive Advocate starts with a nomination from your customer success manager or sales executive. The Client Advocacy team will review your organization’s information and performance and schedule a call to discuss program details with you. Once you’re approved, you’ll receive a contract outlining your responsibilities and compensation, a W-9 tax form, and information about your next steps.
Benefits for you and your organization
In addition to gaining exposure for your organization and helping your colleagues make better-informed business decisions, you’ll be helping us grow our network. By connecting more physicians and providers, you’ll be helping improve our ability to learn from each other.
Additional benefits can include:
“We discuss athena, but we also have the opportunity to collaborate on healthcare and solve practice issues. A few of the people that I have met have become great friends and trusted advisors.”
Kim Wishon Marden
CEO
Watauga Orthopaedics
If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a Client Advocate, please fill out the form, and your CSM will reach out to schedule a meeting.