August 14, 2025: New York, NY — HITLAB, a global leader in healthcare innovation, is proud to announce the appointment of Ratnadeep Bhattacharjee as a new member of its Breakthrough Alliance Board.

Ratnadeep joins a distinguished group of digital health leaders on the Breakthrough Alliance—HITLAB’s premier network of experts accelerating early-stage healthcare technology innovations.

As Co‑founder & Chief of Solutions at TechVariable, Ratnadeep brings technical depth and strategic vision to the board. In his professional practice, he has shaped solutions that bridge healthcare needs with transformative digital technologies. His expertise complements HITLAB’s mission to deliver evidence‑based digital health tools that improve patient outcomes and strengthen healthcare delivery across sectors.

TechVariable is a technology services company deeply embedded in the Healthcare ecosystem. With its proprietary frameworks and accelerators, it delivers cutting edge engineering and AI solutions in healthcare interoperability, digital health, value-based care and much more.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Ratnadeep to the Breakthrough Alliance Board,” said Bill Taranto, Chair of HITLAB’s Breakthrough Alliance and President of Merck Global Health Innovation Fund. “His innovative approach and deep solutions experience will enrich our ability to support the next wave of digital health pioneers.”

In this role, Ratnadeep will contribute to shaping board-level strategy, help guide the selection and mentorship of breakthrough startups, and participate in HITLAB events—including executive networking sessions, symposia as well as the Breakthrough Alliance Challenge.

HITLAB’s Breakthrough Alliance is a curated community of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and executives committed to advancing digital health innovation. The Alliance offers Rigorous practice‑based research and pilot studies for high‑potential startups as well as exposure through executive forums, virtual salons, and the Innovators Summit.