November 1, 2025 – Evergreen Nephrology, a leader in value-based kidney care, today announced that Heather Trafton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. This announcement follows her success as the company’s president over the past year, during which she led the team in significantly improving Evergreen’s enablement and services model, which enables sustainable and scalable patient-centric care.
Prior to her appointment as CEO, Trafton was responsible for Evergreen’s field and central operations, information technology, and people. Trafton’s combined clinical insight and executive expertise from previous roles as CEO and COO roles at large health care organizations allow her to invaluably bridge the gap between bedside and the boardroom. Trafton succeeds John Donlan, who continues to serve the organization with his expertise in value-based care as Strategic Advisor and a member of its Board of Directors.
“I’m honored to step into the CEO role at Evergreen at such a pivotal moment for kidney care” said Trafton. “Our team has built a powerful foundation rooted in patient-centered, value-based care, and we are just getting started. By deepening partnerships with payers and providers, expanding clinical programs, and staying relentlessly focused on outcomes, we will continue to redefine what’s possible for people living with kidney disease.”
Evergreen is committed to leading the transition to value-based kidney care and working closely with patients and providers to help them achieve better outcomes for brighter days. Trafton embodies Evergreen’s mission and vision to serve those with chronic kidney disease through value-based models and will continue to scale the company’s best-in-class operations as CEO.
For more information on Evergreen Nephrology’s services, visit evergreennephrology.com.
About Evergreen Nephrology
Evergreen Nephrology is a value-based kidney care company that supports people with chronic and end-stage kidney disease and those who care for them. Evergreen partners with nephrologists, other care providers, and payors to offer tailored care that goes beyond just medical need, meeting patients where they are while empowering positive decision-making and offering the services they require to manage their disease. By addressing physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being, Evergreen’s team simplifies the complex world of kidney care – building trust and connecting with each patient to make them feel seen and heard.
Operating across 24 states with a network of over 1,000 providers, Evergreen delivers personalized, value-based care designed to empower patients and improve outcomes. For more information, please visit egneph.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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