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28 HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | JUNE 29, 2026 POWE R 25 | HE ALTHCARE D r. Reid Waldman is CEO and a board member of Veradermics, a New Haven-based biopharma- ceutical company developing treatments for pattern hair loss. A board-certified dermatologist, he founded the company and led it through its initial public offering earlier this year. D r. Robert Roose is president of Trinity Health Of New England Hospitals, overseeing the strategic, operational and financial performance of the health system's hospital network in Connecticut and Massachusetts. In Connecticut, Trinity Health Of New England operates St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, S usan J. Halpin is co-principal of the Connecticut Government Relations Group at law firm Robinson+Cole, where she focuses on healthcare, en- vironmental, insurance and trade asso- ciation issues. E ric Rosow is a serial entrepre- neur and currently CEO of Stam- ford-based ReferWell, a healthcare technology company that helps patients connect with providers and complete need- ed medical appointments. Appointed CEO in June 2026, Rosow brings more than 35 years of experience in healthcare technology, venture creation and executive management. Throughout his career, Rosow has founded and led several healthcare technology com- Over the past year, Veradermics reported positive trial results for its lead drug candi- date, a pill being developed to treat pattern hair loss. The company continued advanc- ing clinical studies in men and women as it moves closer to a potential market launch. Veradermics also bolstered its finances by raising nearly $767 million through its IPO and follow-on financings, giving the company funding to advance its drug development programs. Looking ahead, Waldman said he is focused on preparing Veradermics for a potential transition from a clinical-stage biotechnology company to a commercial organization. What do you value most about living or doing business in Connecticut? Connecticut's life sciences community offers a unique blend of top-tier research institutions, highly educated talent and a tightly-knit ecosystem of startups, established companies and policymakers working together. That collaborative spirit, combined with strong academic roots and access to innovation networks, makes Connecticut a rewarding place to build and grow a business. St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury and John- son Memorial Hospital in Stafford Springs, along with physician practices, outpatient centers and other healthcare services. In April, Roose, a physician leader with a public health background, was named in- terim president of St. Francis Hospital and Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Hospital amid leadership changes and ongoing efforts to address quality, patient safety and opera- tional concerns at the Hartford hospital. According to Roose, Trinity Health Of New England over the past year continued implementing its Epic electronic health records system, known as TogetherCare, across its hospitals and care sites. The health system also expanded outpatient services with new ambulatory centers in Enfield and Watertown offering specialty care and diagnostic services. Roose has said the healthcare industry continues to face financial, workforce and operational challenges, particularly at safety-net hospitals. At the same time, he sees opportunities to improve care delivery, modernize operations and advance quality and patient safety initiatives. If you could change one thing in the healthcare industry, what would it be? I would reduce fragmentation — across care settings and functions. Healthcare works best when care drives decisions, not payers or third parties. We need systems that are oriented towards wellness that are both high-tech and deeply human, aligned around outcomes that matter. She has experience in legislative and administrative lobbying, association man- agement, coalition building and grassroots advocacy involving business and labor communities. Halpin said healthcare clients are continu- ing to navigate a rapidly changing policy and regulatory environment, particularly around reimbursement, privacy, data use and artificial intelligence-enabled tools. She said one of the biggest opportunities for the industry over the next several years is the growing demand for integrated public policy, legal and advocacy guid- ance as legislative and regulatory activity continues. She also pointed to increasing demand for coordinated strategies that combine public affairs, legal insight and government relations expertise to help organizations respond to evolving healthcare policy challenges. If you could change one thing in the healthcare industry, what would it be? It would be the fragmentation across the healthcare system. Better alignment among providers, payers, regulators and technology would improve patient access, reduce administrative burden and create more innovation, including responsible AI use. panies focused on improving the delivery and management of care. He co-founded Diameter Health, a healthcare data opti- mization company acquired by Availity in 2022, and Conduce Health, a value-based specialty care marketplace acquired by Switchboard Health in 2025. Earlier, he founded Premise Corp., which was acquired by Eclipsys, and later served as general manager of the Patient Flow business unit at Eclipsys and Allscripts. Before entering the startup world, he was director of biomedical engineering at Hart- ford Hospital. Rosow joined ReferWell as the compa- ny seeks to expand its platform, which combines technology and care navigation services to help patients schedule and complete medical appointments. Founded in 2015, ReferWell works with health plans, provider organizations and other healthcare partners to reduce barriers that can prevent patients from receiving care. In addition to his executive roles, Rosow serves on the boards of Hartford Health- Care, Chamberlain University and the Connecticut Technology Council. He holds several patents and has authored more than 50 academic papers, book chapters and other publications related to healthcare technology and biomedical engineering. Dr. Reid Waldman CEO & Board Member Veradermics Education: Bachelor's degree and medical degree, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 6-Year BA/ MD Program; dermatology residency, UConn Dr. Robert Roose President, Trinity Health Of New England Hospitals Trinity Health Of New England Employees: 8,000-9,000 Education: Bachelor's degree, mo- lecular physiology, University of Il- linois Urbana-Champaign; master's degree, public health in community primary care, The George Washing- ton University School of Medicine and Health Sciences; Doctor of Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Susan J. Halpin Co-Principal Connecticut Government Relations Group of Robinson+Cole Employees: 6 at CTGRG-RC; 500 firmwide Education: Bachelor's degree in political science, Central Connecticut State University Eric Rosow CEO ReferWell Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Trinity College; master's degree in biomed- ical engineering, Hartford Graduate Center/Rensselaer