Key Facts
Organization: Element Care
Announcement: Chris McGhee, CEO and Founder of Current Health, appointed to Board of Directors
Key expertise: Digital health strategy, home-based care delivery, healthcare technology innovation, and scaling complex care models
Impact: Brings expertise in integrating innovative technology into care delivery to help Element Care expand access to high-quality, coordinated care for older adults while reducing hospitalizations and supporting aging in place
Lynn, MA – July 2026 – Element Care, a leading Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris McGhee to its Board of Directors. Chris is an accomplished healthcare entrepreneur and technology innovator with a proven track record of scaling complex care delivery models and building market-leading health systems. He is recognized for his expertise in digital health strategy, care model innovation, and his ability to drive transformational growth across healthcare organizations.
Chris is the CEO and Founder of Current Health, the largest provider of technology and clinical services for acute and complex care in the home across the U.S. Under his leadership, Current Health has enabled care for over 70,000 patients and partnered with major health systems including HCA, Mass General Brigham, and Advocate Health. The company developed FDA-cleared monitoring devices and software for hospital-at-home delivery and has evolved to become the leading platform for advanced specialty pharmacy delivery in the country. In November 2021, Current Health was acquired by Best Buy for $400 million, and Chris re-acquired the company in June 2025 to continue advancing home-based care delivery.
Chris studied Medicine at the University of Dundee and holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Strathclyde, giving him unique expertise spanning clinical practice and technology development. Chris also serves as an independent board director for health technology and clinical outcome initiatives. Throughout his career, he has raised over $70 million in venture capital and successfully navigated complex mergers and acquisitions, bringing deep expertise in commercial growth, product development, and healthcare systems strategy.
Chris’s appointment reflects Element Care’s ongoing commitment to bringing experienced, mission-driven healthcare innovators to its Board of Directors. His extensive background in complex care delivery, digital health infrastructure, and scaling healthcare solutions will help support Element Care’s vision of expanding high-quality, coordinated care to older adults across Massachusetts.
“We’re proud to welcome Chris to our Board of Directors where his technological expertise in home healthcare and his proven philosophy on leveraging technology to improve care outcomes will be invaluable to Element Care,” said Doug Thompson, Chief Executive Officer at Element Care. “Chris’s guidance will help us strategically integrate innovative technology into our care model, both at our centers and in the homes of our participants, and strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality, coordinated care across Massachusetts.”
For more than 30 years, Element Care has provided the highest quality comprehensive healthcare to thousands of at-risk seniors. Currently, Element Care serves over 1,200 PACE participants and 1,850 SCO members across communities in Essex County, Merrimack Valley, and parts of Greater Boston. PACE is a federally funded health care program that offers a range of services including preventive, primary, acute and long-term care.
“I started Current Health because of my own grandmother. She couldn’t get care in the home when she needed it. Element Care’s mission to help older adults thrive in their homes and communities aligns perfectly with my belief that technology and innovation can fundamentally transform how we deliver care at scale. I’d have wanted my grandmother to get care at Element Care.” said Chris McGhee. “I’m excited to join the board and help Element Care continue building the infrastructure and technological expertise needed to serve all seniors, regardless of their circumstances, with the high-quality, coordinated care they deserve.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Chris McGhee is a healthcare entrepreneur and technology innovator who founded Current Health, the largest U.S. provider of technology and clinical services for acute and complex care in the home. He studied Medicine at the University of Dundee and holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Strathclyde, giving him unique expertise spanning clinical practice and technology development. Under his leadership, Current Health has enabled care for over 70,000 patients and partnered with major health systems including HCA, Mass General Brigham and Advocate Health.
Chris McGhee’s appointment reflects Element Care’s commitment to bringing experienced, mission-driven healthcare innovators to its board. His extensive background in complex care delivery, digital health infrastructure, and scaling healthcare solutions aligns with Element Care’s vision of expanding high-quality, coordinated care to older adults across Massachusetts.
Chris brings deep expertise in digital health strategy, home-based care delivery, and care model innovation. He has successfully raised over $70 million in venture capital, navigated complex mergers and acquisitions (including Current Health’s $400 million acquisition by Best Buy and subsequent re-acquisition in 2024), and scaled technology-enabled care models to serve diverse patient populations across the U.S.
Chris’s experience building and scaling technology solutions for in-home care delivery will help Element Care strategically integrate innovative technology into its care model, both at its centers and in the homes of participants. His expertise in serving underserved populations and his proven ability to balance technology with clinical outcomes will strengthen Element Care’s capacity to deliver coordinated care across Massachusetts.
As healthcare increasingly shifts toward home-based and community-centered models, Chris’s board appointment brings critical expertise in technology infrastructure and scalability at a pivotal time. His guidance will help Element Care expand access to high-quality care that enables older adults to age safely and independently in their homes and communities.
About Element Care
Element Care is a non-profit healthcare organization with a simple mission: To provide the highest quality health and social services to older adults so they can remain in their own homes and
communities with dignity, safety, and independence with best-in-class support. Founded in 1994, Element Care’s PACE program was established as a joint venture of the Lynn Community Health Center and Greater Lynn Senior Services to bring PACE to seniors in the community. PACE is a federally funded health care program that offers a range of services including preventive, primary, acute and long-term care. The organization offers a holistic approach to care that includes medical, social, and wellness services tailored to the unique needs of each participant and member. In 2004, Element Care partnered with Commonwealth Care Alliance to provide comprehensive clinical case management to at-risk SCO members. The organization offers a holistic approach to care that includes medical, social, and wellness services tailored to the unique needs of each participant and member.
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