1751: Ben Franklin founded the first hospital in America.
2026: Patient Rebellion reclaims the human element in healthcare.
Board of Directors
Pratik Desai
Pratik Desai, brings over a decade of elite Silicon Valley artificial intelligence experience to Patient Rebellion, driven by a profoundly personal mission.
Stephen Dailey brings more than four decades of high-level hospital administration and systemic healthcare expertise to the Patient Rebellion Board of Directors.
Steve Grosswald is the Executive Director & Founder of Patient Rebellion and the visionary creator of CareAdvocateAI, an innovative advocacy engine designed to empower individuals to demand the medical care they deserve.
Dr. Diane Hegedus, PhD, MSN, RN, PHRN, CEN, NPD-BC
Dr. Hegedus is a distinguished healthcare leader with over 15 years of experience spanning multiple clinical and academic nursing realms as well education and workforce development.
Xena Ugrinsky brings 35+ years of elite advanced analytics, data science, and technology-led transformation experience to the Patient Rebellion Board of Directors.
Michael Young is a seasoned healthcare executive and six-time CEO serving on the Board of Directors for Patient Rebellion, a 501(c)(3) advocacy organization.