Ryan Arens, JD has been appointed as Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Austin Regional Clinic (ARC). In this new role, Arens will work with the executive team to guide strategic initiatives and partnerships. He will also manage ARC’s relationships with health plans, oversee its real estate portfolio, and lead the compliance, risk, and legal teams.
Arens previously served as Vice President and General Counsel at ARC for four years. Since joining in 2021, he has contributed to the organization’s growth by supporting value-based care through renegotiating health plan contracts and expanding service offerings to include ambulatory surgery centers and advanced radiology.
Anas Daghestani, MD, President and CEO of ARC, stated: “Ryan has a proven track record supporting our vision, as seen through our recent expansions in services and locations, and his leadership over the last four years. We are excited to see him grow in his role as we continue to make strategic decisions that benefit our patients and all of ARC.”
Before joining ARC, Arens held leadership positions at other healthcare organizations such as an independent medical group, Wake Forest University’s academic medical center, and a major health plan network in the Carolinas and Virginia.
“This is an exciting time for ARC as we expand on our promise of coordinated, comprehensive, accessible healthcare,” said Ryan Arens. “I look forward to working with our teams to ensure ARC remains the leading health care provider for Central Texas.”
