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Health Catalyst, Inc. (HCAT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 30, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Steven Nelson appointed Class II director effective May 1, 2026, expanding the Board from six to seven directors.
Health Catalyst, Inc. 8-K event analysis
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Steven Nelson appointed Class II director effective May 1, 2026, expanding the Board from six to seven directors
- Board expected to return to six directors after Matthew Kolb does not seek re-election at the 2026 annual meeting
- Nelson brings senior managed-care experience as Aetna president and former UnitedHealthcare CEO
- Cash and equity compensation under the non-employee director policy, plus standard indemnification agreement
- No reportable related-party transactions exceeding $120,000 or undisclosed selection arrangements
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Health Catalyst appointed Mr. Nelson to its Board, affecting governance and strategic oversight
- Appointment announced April 30, 2026, with press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Steve Nelson, President of Aetna, appointed to Health Catalyst’s board effective May 1, 2026
- Appointment adds senior insurer, provider, and value-based-care expertise to board oversight
- Leadership transition continues after Ben Albert became CEO and Justin Spencer became chairman
- Strategic relevance: potential stronger alignment with health systems, payer partnerships, and AI-enabled cost and clinical improvement initiatives
- Company cites $2.8 billion in documented outcomes supporting its healthcare intelligence platform
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