AbsoluteCare Welcomes Dr. Alice Wei as Nephrology Medical Director to Lead National Kidney Care Strategy
- First Nephrology Medical Director in AbsoluteCare history
- Launching a kidney care program for nearly 10,000 new members
- Leading the organization’s first national CKD clinical pathway
- Driving data‑powered, equitable care for complex populations
AbsoluteCare®, a leader in value-based care for individuals with complex health and life needs, has named Alice Wei, M.D. as its first Nephrology Medical Director, effective December 1, 2025.
Dr. Wei is an innovative physician executive with two decades of experience at the intersection of clinical innovation, data science, and population health. She has led transformative kidney care programs across the country, most recently serving as Associate Chief Medical Officer at Nephrolytics, a technology company delivering AI-powered solutions to support nephrologists in outcome-based care. Prior to that, she held senior clinical leadership roles at Strive Health and began her career as Chief of Nephrology at North General Hospital in New York City.
“I’m excited to join AbsoluteCare and help bring its Beyond Medicine™ model to people living with kidney disease,” said Dr. Wei. “This is an opportunity to reimagine how we care for complex chronic conditions – combining data-driven insights with deeply human, equitable care.”
As Nephrology Medical Director, Dr. Wei will lead the design and implementation of AbsoluteCare’s national kidney care strategy, beginning in Ohio with the launch of a new program serving nearly 10,000 additional members. Her leadership will guide the expansion of a comprehensive first Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) clinical pathway that improves outcomes, reduces avoidable hospitalizations, and enhances quality of life for high-risk members.
“We’re genuinely excited to welcome Dr. Wei to the AbsoluteCare family,” said Mike Radu, CEO of AbsoluteCare. “Her track record of clinical excellence, innovation, and impact speaks for itself, and her leadership will be instrumental as we expand our reach and deliver smarter, more compassionate care to members with chronic kidney disease.”
Dr. Wei holds a B.S. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an M.D. from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and Nephrology fellowship at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers in Manhattan.