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Outfront Health Appoints Dr. Shane Speirs as Chief Medical Officer

May 2, 2026 | By Startuprise io

Outfront Health has appointed Dr. Shane Speirs as it's Chief Medical Officer (CMO). In this role, he will lead the company’s clinical strategy, manage screening protocols, and help expand its non invasive services for detecting heart disease and stroke risk.

Dr. Shane Speirs has strong experience in clinical medicine, healthcare leadership, and preventive care innovation. He is currently the President of HealthyU Clinics, where he has led efforts to improve value-based care, enhance population health, and leverage data analytics to support more proactive, patient-focused care.

Outfront Health provides non invasive heart health screenings that take about 30 minutes and are done in clinical settings. The screening includes a limited echocardiogram to check heart function a carotid artery ultrasound to assess stroke risk, and abdominal aortic aneurysm screening to find vascular issues. Patients also receive AFib screening using FDA cleared technology, along with blood pressure checks and a strength assessment providing a comprehensive view of their heart health risk.

As CMO, Dr. Shane Speirs will help develop standard clinical protocols, improve how results are reviewed and reported and ensure each heart screening provides clear, doctor reviewed insights. He will also work with partner clinics, and medical advisors to integrate these services into existing care settings.

Dr. Shane Speirs is board-certified in Family Medicine and has additional training in Geriatric Medicine. He completed his residency at Abrazo Health and a fellowship at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix. He also holds an Executive MBA from Arizona State University.

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“Dr. Speirs appointment marks an important milestone for Outfront Health,” said Markus Fort Co-Founder of Outfront Health. “His clinical leadership and commitment to preventive medicine align directly with our mission to make proactive health screening, more accessible trustworthy and actionable for patients.”

“I’m excited to join Outfront Health because this model brings preventive screening closer to where patients already receive care,” said Dr. Speirs. “Non invasive cardiovascular and vascular imaging can help identify risk factors earlier, giving patients, and their physicians clearer information before symptoms appear.”

About Outfront Health

Founded in 2025, by Markus Fort Outfront Health is a preventive healthcare company focused on early detection of heart disease and stroke risk through non invasive, physician guided screenings. The company is changing how people access preventive care by offering direct to consumer at home blood testing kits and in home health services, making it easier to monitor health without visiting traditional clinics. Its mission is to provide clarity, convenience and control in healthcare, using advanced, minimally invasive collection devices and CLIA-certified labs to deliver doctor reviewed results through a simple digital platform.

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