Press Release - April 13, 2026
Navista Welcomes Lalan Wilfong, MD, as Chief Medical Officer
DUBLIN, Ohio, April 13, 2026 — Navista, Cardinal Health’s oncology practice alliance, today announced the appointment of Lalan Wilfong, MD, as Chief Medical Officer. In this role, Dr. Wilfong will support clinical strategy for Navista, collaborating as a trusted clinical voice across the alliance. As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Wilfong will aid development and adoption of evidence‑based pathways, advance value‑based care initiatives and assist practices in bringing advanced therapies to the community setting amid a rapidly evolving therapeutic landscape.
Dr. Wilfong brings nearly 25 years of experience as a practicing medical oncologist, physician leader and healthcare executive to Navista. He practiced medical oncology and hematology at Texas Oncology from 2003-2026, serving in several physician and executive leadership roles at both Texas Oncology and The US Oncology Network during his tenure. As SVP, Payer and Care Transformation for US Oncology, Dr. Wilfong led large-scale operational, clinical and payer‑strategy initiatives that drove improved performance and strengthened payer contracting across the network.
Dr. Wilfong joins Navista from Thyme Care where he served as SVP, Value Based Care, for the care navigation platform. While at Thyme Care, Dr. Wilfong guided oncology practice partnerships, advanced innovative contracting strategies and launched programs aimed at improving patient outcomes while elevating the organization’s position as a national oncology thought leader.
Dr. Wilfong will also serve as a key connection point for Navista across Cardinal Health’s oncology-focused portfolio, including its Specialty Networks Solutions and Advanced Therapies Solutions businesses.
“Dr. Wilfong is an exceptional clinical leader whose deep oncology experience will strengthen our mission to support community oncology practices to deliver personalized, patient-centered cancer care, close to home,” said Navista General Manager Diana Verrilli. “His leadership will help ensure our clinical offerings remain aligned with real-world evidence, while further integrating Cardinal Health’s oncology platform that puts the community physician at the center of everything we do.”
About Navista
Navista is an oncology practice alliance that provides advanced services, technology and financial support to help community practices remain independent and fuel their growth. Our mission is to empower community practices to deliver personalized, patient-centered cancer care, close to home, while acting with the speed and agility cancer care deserves. Navista includes more than 50 practice sites delivering multidisciplinary oncology and urology care nationwide. As a Cardinal Health company, we have the resources to invest in our alliance member practices for long-term success and help preserve each practice’s legacy of exceptional care. Together with our members, Navista unlocks the power of community oncology to help practices stay independent—for the good of their patients, practice and community. To learn more, visit Navista.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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