About INTERLINK

Since 1995, INTERLINK has provided access to the right care at the right price, building three decades of expertise in gathering outcome data from the nation’s premier Centers of Excellence. As the parent organization for INTERLINK Transplant, The SYMPHONY Program, Cancer CARE, and Cancer CARE for Life, we provide health plans and patients with exceptional clinical guidance and cost-containment protection through a single, flat access fee.

Our mission is to solve healthcare’s most complex challenges by connecting members to high-quality specialty networks and credentialed medical programs. By combining clinical expertise with sophisticated claims support, we ensure measurable, high-quality outcomes for every member we serve.

Meet our Leadership Team

Dedicated experts driving excellence in specialty healthcare.

John Van Dyke
President & CEO, INTERLINK Health Services, The Cancer CARE program, & SYMPHONY Benefits Solution

Specialties: Chief Strategist, Healthcare Management
Eric Tavares J.D.
President & General Counsel, INTERLINK Health Services

Specialties: ERISA/Benefit Plan Language, Contracting, Negotiating, Healthcare Operations
Kris Atkins RN
President, Cancer CARE for Life & INTERLINK Medical Management Services.

Specialties: program Architect, Oncology (Medical, Surgical, and Radiologic), Transplantation, Gene & Cellular Therapy, Case Management, Leadership
Oscar Bronsther M.D., F.A.C.S
Chief Medical Officer, INTERLINK Health

Specialties: Abdominal Transplant Surgeon, Oncologic Surgeon
Carolina Escobar M.D.
Medical Director, SYMPHONY Benefits Solution

Specialties: Bone Marrow Transplant, Cellular Transplant, Hematology, Medical Oncology
Dr. Richard Freeman, M.D.
Transplant Medical Director

Specialties: Abdominal Transplant Surgeon, Transplant Organization Data and Structure, Transplant Quality Assessment
Amanda Smart
Director of Quality Assurance & Facility Relations

Specialties: Transplant Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Medical Education Programs, Facility Relations

A Short History of INTERLINK

1995

Founded and was the sales and marketing outlet for a transplant Centers of Excellence Network called the LifeTrac Network

2003

Creation of INTERLINK’s independent credentialing program and contracting for network access

2007

Inclusion of contracting for other high-cost, low-frequency procedures such as Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) implantation and congenital heart defect procedures

2014

Launch of Cancer CARE program

2018

Addition of Cellular Immunotherapy Network providing contract access for CAR-T procedures

2019

Development of Transplant Performance Model giving the ability to rank transplant performance relative to peers

2024

Launch of SYMPHONY Benefits Solution

2026

Pending URAC Accreditation for Cancer CARE Utilization Management (*waiting on final onsite review)