Since 2010 · Boston

The executive network for the business of healthcare.

NEHEN is a peer community of senior executives across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, academia, investors, health IT, and providers; committed to the relationships, conversations, and insight that shape the industry.

Since 2010
Referral-Based
Expanded
Industry Relationships
Multi-Functional
Interconnectivity
Regional
Programming
The voices in the room

Operators, investors & builders who've stood at the front.

Recent speakers and panelists from our programs; recognizable faces from the operating, investing, and policy edges of healthcare.

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Amar Sawhney

Founder · Incept LLC

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Jonathan Murray

Managing Director · KPMG LLP

RC

Rachel Chen

Partner · Foley Hoag

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Dr. David Hayes

CMO · Mass General Brigham

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Priya Kapoor

GP · Bessemer Healthcare

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Michael O'Brien

CEO · Paragon Medical

SL

Sarah Liu

CFO · Alira Health

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Robert Wang

Founder · BioVenture Partners

AS

Amar Sawhney

Founder · Incept LLC

JM

Jonathan Murray

Managing Director · KPMG LLP

RC

Rachel Chen

Partner · Foley Hoag

DH

Dr. David Hayes

CMO · Mass General Brigham

PK

Priya Kapoor

GP · Bessemer Healthcare

MO

Michael O'Brien

CEO · Paragon Medical

SL

Sarah Liu

CFO · Alira Health

RW

Robert Wang

Founder · BioVenture Partners

Focused on the individual, not the corporation; built for the people moving healthcare forward.
About NEHEN

A community for the business of healthcare technology.

NEHEN was founded in 2010 as a referral-based network. Today, we are the leading professional community of executives that encourages collaboration within the New England healthcare ecosystem through networking events with an educational purpose.

Our intent is to drive local professional and economic development within the industry by focusing on individuals, not just the organizations they represent. Programs deliver diverse and interactive forums on current topics; social events provide casual, engaging opportunities to keep the conversation going.

Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Health IT Providers Academia Investors
What we do

Three programs. One community.

Curated monthly content for the executives building New England healthcare.

— 01

Monthly Meetings

Nine focused programs a year on the topics shaping healthcare commerce; capital markets, reimbursement, M&A, IP strategy, sustainability, and emerging technology. Always paired with hosted networking.

— 02

Summer Social & Pitches

Our annual lightning-round event: a morning where pre-venture and early-stage Life Science and Medical Device companies present one-minute value propositions, with ample networking before and after.

— 03

Speaker Series Archive

A growing library of summaries, panels, and insights from our monthly programs. Recaps shared with the community whether or not they made it to the room.

2026 Calendar

Upcoming & recent programs.

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Aug 2026
Annual Summer Social with Lightning Pitches
Foley Hoag LLP · 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Next Up Apply to Pitch
05
Oct 2026
Fall Program · Topic Announced Soon
Foley Hoag · 155 Seaport Blvd, Boston
Upcoming Save the Date
02
Nov 2026
November Program · Topic Announced Soon
Foley Hoag · 155 Seaport Blvd, Boston
Upcoming Save the Date
07
Dec 2026
Year-End Meeting
Foley Hoag · 155 Seaport Blvd, Boston
Upcoming Save the Date
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A network you grow into, not out of.

NEHEN has always been referral-based; a community of senior executives committed to building relationships, sharing knowledge, and shaping what comes next in healthcare.

Meet other executives

Senior peers across devices, biotech, pharma, health IT, and providers; intentionally individual-focused, not corporate.

Stay current

Monthly programs hosted by the most experienced knowledge leaders in the healthcare ecosystem.

Build deliberately

Whether you're hiring, raising, partnering, or just thinking out loud; NEHEN gives you the room to do it among peers.

By Referral

Join the Network

Participation is by referral. Tell us a bit about yourself and the work you're doing; we'll be in touch.

  • Access to all monthly programs
  • Peer directory & speaker archive
  • Invitations to the Summer Social
  • Weekly industry digest
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Made Possible By

NEHEN is powered by individuals and organizations who value connection. Our monthly meetings are made possible by your attendance and the partnership of our sponsors.

Have something worth pitching?

The Annual Summer Social with Lightning Pitches is Monday, August 3 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Foley Hoag LLP. Pre-venture and early-stage Life Science and Medical Device companies are invited to apply.

Apply Now to Pitch  →