James Mittelberger, MD, MPH

Chief Medical Officer

As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. James Mittelberger leads AnewHealth’s clinical vision, helping advance innovative pharmacy solutions that support older adults and individuals with complex health needs. He works closely with teams across AnewHealth and its partner healthcare organizations to improve medication safety, optimize outcomes and strengthen the role of pharmacy within integrated models of care.

Dr. Mittelberger brings decades of experience caring for medically complex populations and leading clinical innovation across the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), value-based care, palliative care, hospice, and primary care settings. Known for building collaborative care models that improve quality and support better outcomes, he has dedicated his career to serving older adults and individuals with complex medical needs.

Before joining AnewHealth, Dr. Mittelberger was Chief Medical Officer of Center for Elders’ Independence, a California-based PACE organization. He previously served as Chief Medical Officer of Hospice by the Bay and held leadership roles at UnitedHealth Group and Optum, where he founded the Optum Center for Palliative and Supportive Care and served as its Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Mittelberger also served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California.