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Astrana Health, Inc. Announces Appointment of Interim National Medical Director
Astrana Health, Inc. ("Astrana," and together with its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, the "Company") (NASDAQ: ASTH), a physician-centric, technology-enabled healthcare company empowering providers to deliver accessible, high-quality, and high-value care to all, today announced the appointment of George Christides, M.D. as Interim National Medical Director.
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