Satellite Healthcare promotes Marc Branson

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—Marc Branson has been promoted to be Satellite Healthcare’s executive vice president of dialysis services, the company’s CEO Mark Burke announced Nov. 5.

Branson was promoted from vice president for Satellite Healthcare and CEO of Satellite WellBound, which focuses on home dialysis services.

“Marc has worked in a variety of important capacities at Satellite during the last 12 years and has been instrumental in Satellite’s success,” said Burke. “Satellite Healthcare’s growth over the last several years has enabled us to expand the scope of our clinical capabilities, enabling us to better achieve our mission of helping people living with chronic kidney disease.  As our industry continues to change and place new demands on us, we must continually evolve our organization to meet these challenges.”    

Branson will be responsible for all dialysis services delivered through Satellite Dialysis and Satellite WellBound.  This change will focus more resources on solidifying the company’s competitive position in existing markets and responding to the needs of physicians and payers, according to Satellite.

“In Marc’s capacity of managing WellBound,” Burke added, “he has developed extensive relationships with nephrologists and payers, elevating Satellite’s presence on both a local and national level.  In his new role he will continue to focus on developing these relationships for both Satellite Dialysis and WellBound.”