Reducing administrative burdens to improve access to care
Diverse experiences. A shared passion.
At Annexus Health, we are a team of dedicated professionals with backgrounds in life sciences, healthcare software technology development, and the provider setting. While we approach our work from different angles, we are united by our commitment to reducing financial and administrative burdens across the patient access journey in order to improve access to care and combat financial toxicity at both the patient level and the provider level. With this common goal, our unparalleled relationships within the US healthcare market, and a development philosophy that emphasizes cycle-managing a problem rather than taking a task-based approach, we are able to rapidly develop and deploy solutions that have an immediate impact on the access services cycle management process—and on the lives of patients.
Our core values
Diversity
Our collective differences allow us as an organization to think, plan, and execute beyond our own individual backgrounds, experiences, and preconceptions. At Annexus Health, we cherish our diversity and actively work to create an environment in which everyone feels safe, respected, and free to be their authentic selves.
What it means to be a part of the Annexus Health team
"I joined Annexus Health because the passion this team has for reducing the burden for patients is magnetic. I, like many, have been touched by cancer. I have seen the toll it can take not only on the patient, but also on their family. Our team really goes above and beyond in finding and providing solutions for providers, foundations, and life science partners to improve the patient journey from start to finish. This is more than just a job to me—it's my chance to be a part of the disruption of our currently flawed systems in order to improve outcomes for patients, so they can spend more time with their loved ones."
Bridget Knisley
Senior Manager, Client Services
"I am personally connected with our mission at Annexus Health, as both my husband and my father have experienced their own battles with cancer. Having been on the provider side prior to joining Annexus Health, I have also seen firsthand the need for solutions to ease the burden across the patient journey so patients can focus on kicking cancer in the rear and get back to living their lives."
Tara Megee
Director of Training
"Having battled cancer and having served as a cancer caregiver to my father and grandmother, the work I do at Annexus Health is very personal. I love how our solutions enable providers to help reduce the financial burden for patients so they can focus on beating cancer with less anxiety about the financial implications down the road."
Amanda Deason
Content Manager
"The ability to help others is what I love most about working at Annexus Health. Our company is made up of a talented group of individuals who all share the same passion to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Each individual is constantly looking for new ways in which to help their teammates internally or for new ways in which they can better serve our customers so that our customers can in turn help patients obtain financial assistance in order to fight their cancer."
Dominick Baffone
National Sales Manager
"A close friend of mine—a climber who lived a very healthy lifestyle—woke up one day with a piercing headache. Over the next few months, our conversations turned from our next big adventure to his next treatment, and how he and his family were struggling to deal with the financial side of things. I felt pretty helpless watching his reality unfold. Fast-forward to when I first learned about Annexus Health and how they strive to help patients navigate the financial maze. How could I not want to be a part of that? Now, not only do I feel like I am positively impacting patients along their journey, but I am proud to tell my family about my work each day."
John Hazeltine
Senior Software Engineer
"Working directly with patients in an oncology practice, I saw the unfortunate impact cancer can have not only on a patient's mind and body, but on their financial situation. It was an honor to support my patients as a financial counselor, so when the opportunity arose to work with Annexus Health and be able to support patients across the country, I knew it was exactly where I needed to be."
Kristina Leighton
Product Manager
Our executive leadership team
Joe Baffone, Co-Founder and CEO
Joe leads the overall business development, strategy, and culture of Annexus Health. He ensures the delivery of an enterprise platform that manages logistics throughout the patient journey.
Prior to co-founding Annexus Health, Joe spent 7 years as a principal at onPoint Oncology, where he concepted, built, implemented, and monetized cancer access solutions. His key areas of focus were data analytics, application of intelligence to the analytics, and point-of-care solutions embedded in electronic medical/health records.
Earlier, Joe spent 20+ years working in life sciences. A majority of his time was dedicated to the business of oncology, where he established strategies and led teams dedicated to contracting, pricing, reimbursement, payer, and access functions, as well as establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with key oncology organizations.
“Breaking down barriers to care for patients drives our decisions and defines our priorities. We are building an organization committed to empowering individuals with unique potential and passion to make an epic difference while contributing to an environment that people desire to be part of.”
Joe Baffone
Co-Founder and CEO
Brad Frazier, Co-Founder and President
Brad oversees the technology, operations, and corporate finance functions within Annexus Health. As one of the co-founders, he assists in setting the overall vision and strategic direction for the organization and ensuring seamless execution.
Prior to founding Annexus Health, Brad aggressively expanded the business model of several healthcare IT firms while developing trusting relationships with life science and provider executives across the oncology market.
For several years, Brad served as a key executive leading business development at Altos Solutions and dramatically expanded the capabilities of its cloud-based EHR (OncoEMR), ultimately leading to the acquisition of Altos Solutions by Flatiron Health. He went on to play an instrumental role in integrating the two firms and leading Flatiron's efforts at the intersection of providers and life sciences.
Earlier in his career, Brad spent 10+ years working in life sciences, with various roles in finance, business analytics, sales, and commercial leadership.
“We will never lose sight of the reason for forming Annexus Health and will work tirelessly to make a generational difference in helping patients and their providers access life-changing solutions.”
Brad Frazier
Co-Founder and President
John Lemkey, Chief Financial Officer
John leads financial strategies and oversees financial and legal operations for Annexus Health. He is responsible for managing the company’s finances, record keeping, financial planning, management of financial risks, data analysis and forecasting, compliance, legal affairs, and financial reporting.
John has over 15 years of experience creating, building, investing in, and operating companies across various industries, particularly life sciences. From 2012 through 2020, he served as COO of Tang Capital Management, LLC, an investment company focused on life sciences, which he joined in 2006. He also served as COO and/or CFO of multiple private and public portfolio companies of Tang Capital.
A certified public accountant (inactive) in the state of California, John spent several years earlier in his career as an auditor at Ernst & Young LLP.
“It’s rare to find a company with a mission, culture, and work ethic that are congruent with one’s own. Annexus Health is that place for me, and I’m excited to be part of a team dedicated to permanently transforming the patient experience to improve outcomes.”
John Lemkey
Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Hauskins, Chief People Officer
Amanda leads Human Resources, Talent Management, and People Operations, building and nurturing a culture that helps Annexus Health attract and retain the best team members to support our mission of making meaningful differences in the lives of patients. Her responsibilities also include external training and internal development.
A seasoned professional with over 20 years of human resources and talent management leadership experience, Amanda has played a key role in facilitating mergers and acquisitions, building start-ups, and rapidly growing organizations.
With a desire to help everyone succeed, Amanda is dedicated to connecting talent with opportunities, providing coaching and professional development, and changing lives. She brings resiliency and empathy to the workplace and helps cultivate relationships that foster trust and teamwork.
“I believe great talent and a healthy culture are the core of a successful company.”
Amanda Hauskins
Chief People Officer
David Meier, Chief Technology Officer
David leads the Product, Data, and Technology teams within Annexus Health. He oversees the company’s Data Science and Analytics, Data Management, Software Engineering, QA, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product Design, and Product Management teams.
In his 15 years of experience, including 12 years within the healthcare space, David has led teams in lending, revenue cycle, and healthcare compliance. He specializes in leading innovation teams and in starting and scaling start-ups and is skilled at leading onshore and offshore teams.
With his people-first approach to technology organizations, David has a record of creating an open and collaborative culture to build and support innovative products. He believes in instituting processes to support teams as they scale to provide transparency without creating undue burden, thereby fostering individual growth in order to help the organization grow as a whole.
“I am humbled and excited to be a part of this amazing team. The people, mission, and values are unlike any that I have encountered in my professional career. I look forward to partnering with the incredible teams to continue the important work that has brought Annexus Health this far.”
David Meier
Chief Technology Officer
Our history
2021
- $1 billion in patient financial assistance acheived
- Adparo® launched
2020
- $10 million Series A funding round closed and multiple strategic collaborations secured
2019
- Rapid growth in product, provider organization uptake, and life science engagements
2018
- Robust infrastructure built up
2017
- Annexus Health founded and AssistPoint® acquired
2014
- AssistPoint® platform created