FlyteHealth, a leader in virtual cardiometabolic care, has appointed Melanie Curtice as its new General Counsel. Curtice brings over two decades of experience in healthcare law, with a focus on regulatory compliance, employee benefits, and corporate governance. Her previous roles include serving as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at 98point6, and as a partner at Perkins Coie and Stoel Rives. Recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in Employee Benefits Law by Best Lawyers Magazine, Curtice is known for her strategic and practical legal guidance.
In her new role, Curtice will oversee FlyteHealth’s legal strategies, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and supporting the company’s growth initiatives. Her appointment is part of FlyteHealth’s broader leadership expansion, which includes the recent appointment of Dr. Cheryl Pegus as Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair, and Sloan Saunders transitioning to the role of President. These leadership changes reflect FlyteHealth’s commitment to enhancing its services and expanding its impact across the healthcare landscape.
FlyteHealth delivers precision cardiometabolic care solutions, addressing conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The company’s approach combines AI-powered clinical intelligence with personalized virtual care, aiming to provide cost-effective and scalable treatment models nationwide. With Curtice’s extensive legal expertise, FlyteHealth is well-positioned to navigate the complex regulatory environment and continue its mission of transforming cardiometabolic care.