Harcum College will celebrate innovation and impact at its 110th Commencement Ceremony by welcoming OnMed CEO Karthik Ganesh as keynote speaker and honorary doctorate recipient.
Recognized for his leadership in expanding access to healthcare, Ganesh will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters in Health Science and share insights with graduates on navigating a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape and building purpose-driven careers.
As CEO of OnMed, Ganesh has led the development and expansion of cutting-edge virtual care solutions designed to bring convenient, affordable healthcare directly to communities. Under his leadership, OnMed has pioneered integrated care delivery platforms that combine telemedicine, diagnostic tools, and personalized patient experiences.
Making healthcare more accessible is a hugely important purpose that drew Ganesh to OnMed. OnMed is reimagining America’s healthcare access infrastructure in partnership with public and private organizations, while improving health equity in underserved communities. OnMed was a CES 2025 top pick and the winner of multiple prestigious awards, including TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025, 2026 Edison Award, and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026.
“We are honored to welcome Karthik Ganesh as our Commencement Speaker,” said Jon Jay DeTemple, PhD, President of Harcum College. “His work exemplifies innovation, leadership, and a dedication to improving lives — values that resonate deeply with our graduates as they prepare to enter their professions.”
With a focus on tech-enabled healthcare, Ganesh has built and transformed companies, delivered market-leading results, created significant enterprise and investor value, developed high-performing teams, and driven meaningful M&A transactions with strategic investors and private equity.
Along the way, Ganesh has had the privilege of touching the healthcare ecosystem from most angles, including payer (Aetna, Cigna), pharmacy benefits (EmpiRx Health, Express Scripts), provider-sponsored plans and value-based care (QualCare, CareAllies), and consulting (EY, Deloitte).
After completing his undergraduate degree while in India, he received a Master’s of Engineering from Kansas State University. A prolific writer and speaker on healthcare, leadership, and resilience, Ganesh has been featured in leading industry journals and podcasts. He is also the author of The Happiness Model: A Roadmap to Inner Peace.
Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 9, at 11:00 AM on Harcum’s campus on the Great Lawn of the Academic Center. Find more information online here.
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