CHICAGO, July 30, 2024 – Cylinder, the employee benefit provider for gastrointestinal (GI) care, today announced the addition of Brad Rouse as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will be responsible for leading Cylinder’s financial strategies and will lead the digital health company’s accounting and finance teams. Rouse joins a growing team dedicated to destigmatizing chronic GI issues and advancing digestive care for millions of Americans.
Rouse most recently served as CFO of Galileo Health, a digital and community-based primary and specialty care platform and brings a wealth of experience in accounting, financial modeling, merger and acquisition (M&A) diligence, private equity and debt financing, and operational strategy from health care-focused organizations.
Prior to Galileo, Rouse co-founded and led the finance teams at Wayspring and Ampersand Health where he was instrumental in developing and managing revenue and operating models that enabled those organizations to scale quickly while raising equity and debt capital to support rapid growth. Earlier in his career, he led value-based care initiatives at Vanguard Health Systems and M&A of physician practices at Hospital Corporation of America. A Certified Public Accountant, Rouse holds both an MBA in Healthcare, Finance, and Accounting and a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University.
“As Cylinder continues to grow, it reaffirms its commitment to providing digestive care support for those experiencing GI conditions,” said Bill Snyder, CEO of Cylinder. “Brad’s leadership and strategic financial insights have been pivotal to the success of companies he joins and will be instrumental in propelling Cylinder forward in our mission to help tackle America’s silent GI crisis.”
“One in four Americans suffer from GI issues and Cylinder is well-positioned to improve not only their digestive issues but also their overall health through its innovative approach to GI care,” said Rouse. “I am excited for the opportunity to join the Cylinder team as its Chief Financial Officer and look forward to supporting Cylinder’s continued growth and positive impact on millions of lives.”
Nearly 75% of American workers experience GI symptoms each month resulting in lower productivity, absenteeism, and billions in health care expenditures. Cylinder works with employers to help employees manage challenging chronic and acute digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, heartburn, gas, and more, with 91% of members reporting improved GI symptoms, and 92% reporting improved quality of life.
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About Cylinder
Cylinder is the leading virtual digestive health provider, delivering personalized, clinician-backed care for the full spectrum of gastrointestinal (GI) conditions and symptoms including GERD, Ulcerative Colitis, celiac disease, bloating, gas and more. With a dedicated care team that includes GI doctors, registered dietitians, and health coaches, Cylinder has helped over 100,000 people across all 50 states to date. Its platform combines digital access with evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance quality of life. Backed by published, peer-reviewed clinical results, Cylinder delivers up to 5:1 ROI and industry-leading 13% employee engagement. Trusted by employers and health plans including Texas A&M University and US Foods, Cylinder is helping make GI care more accessible.
