About CircEld

Technology built around the dignity and reality of care.

CircEld is a HealthElence, Inc. platform created to help older adults, families, caregivers, care organizations and community partners coordinate support more clearly.

“The platform should disappear into the care experience. People should feel more supported—not more managed.”
CircEld product principle

Our mission

Make aging and caregiving easier to navigate.

We are building connected experiences that strengthen independence, family participation, professional care and organization follow-through.

That means keeping simple daily interactions simple, preserving clear responsibility and using technology to support—not overshadow—the human relationships that make care possible.

What guides us

Three principles we do not compromise.

People before products

People before products

Begin with the person, caregiver and care journey before introducing the software or product name.

Connection with boundaries

Connection with boundaries

Share enough to coordinate care while respecting roles, consent, privacy and organizational responsibility.

Progress without pretense

Progress without pretense

Use AI and automation where they genuinely help and be clear about where human judgment remains essential.

Leadership

Healthcare, policy and technology experience behind CircEld.

Ramesh

Ramesh Sridharan

Founder & CEO

Healthcare technology leader and entrepreneur focused on secure, connected systems that improve access and care coordination.

Tharun Kothari

Tarun Kothari, MD

Medical Director

Physician leader bringing decades of clinical practice, healthcare service and commitment to older-adult well-being.

Ted Kremer

Ted Kremer, MPH

Director of Policy & Market Alignment

Health informatics and policy leader with experience in data governance, privacy, interoperability and public collaboration.

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Ramesh

Ramesh Sridharan

Founder & CEO

Ramesh is a seasoned healthcare technology leader and entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience driving innovation in health information technology, telemedicine, and data interoperability. As the Founder and CEO,Ramesh is dedicated to transforming senior care through scalable, AI-driven solutions that improve access, quality, and personalization.

Previously serving as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at major healthcare organizations, Ramesh has spearheaded the development of secure, cloud-based health data platforms and telemedicine solutions. During his time at Teladoc, he helped design and scale virtual care platforms, making healthcare more accessible and affordable. His expertise in interoperability standards like HL7, FHIR, and TEFCA has enabled organizations to seamlessly share critical patient data, enhancing care coordination and clinical outcomes.

Ramesh played a pivotal role in projects like the CMS STAR HIE initiative, improving COVID-19 vaccine data reporting and public health readiness. He has served on key committees, including the Direct Trust Standards Division and SHIN-NY’s Policy and Technology Committees, helping shape industry-wide policies for data sharing and patient safety.

His work has been recognized by leading healthcare publications, including Health Data Management and Business Wire, for driving advancements in health information exchanges (HIEs) and achieving certifications like HITRUST and EHNAC.

At HealthElence, Ramesh is leveraging his expertise to redefine senior care, creating innovative solutions that empower seniors and their caregivers with real-time health insights and improved care delivery.

Ramesh

Tarun Kothari, MD

Medical Director

Tarun Kothari graduated from Gwalior Medical School, India, he began his private practice in Gastroenterology in 1979 and retired in 2016. From 2017 to 2020, he served as the part-time Medical Director of Rochester RHIO, a health information exchange company. In 2018, he joined the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) in Rochester, NY, as a GI physician, where he continues to provide endoscopy, hepatology, and gastrointestinal care to veterans.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kothari has earned numerous accolades, including the Physician of the Year Award from Unity Hospital and the Edward Mott Moore Award, the highest honor from the medical society. Unity Hospital’s Endoscopy Unit has been named in honor of him and his wife. He has also received service awards from various community organizations.

Beyond his medical contributions, Dr. Kothari is an accomplished writer, having published three books of poetry and short stories. He has also been actively involved in theater, playing significant roles in Kalidas plays at the India Community Center in Rochester, NY, including “What’s in the Name,” “India Day,” “My Giddy Aunt,” “Fleming,” and “Dance Like a Man.”

At HealthElence, Dr. Kothari remains committed to supporting the well-being of the elderly population.

Ramesh

Ted Kremer, MPH

Director of Policy & Market Alignment

Ted Kremer has extensive experience in the field of health informatics, covering diverse areas such as managed care, consumer-directed healthcare, clinical trial management systems, and health information exchange (HIE). He is nationally recognized for his contributions to medical informatics and HIE and has held key leadership positions, including Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Executive Director.

Ted earned his Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy from Yale University and has actively engaged in both federal and state health policy initiatives. His involvement in these collaborations has played a pivotal role in shaping policy guidance on data governance and patient privacy within interconnected healthcare systems.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Ted enjoys boating, hiking with his dogs, and hybridizing flowers, having released hundreds of new varieties into the world.