Biography
• Health Care Futurist • Managing Director and Founder of Kaufman Strategic Advisors • Nationally Renowned Expert for Peak-Performing Hospitals Nathan Kaufman is Managing Director of Kaufman Strategic Advisors. With more than 40 years of experience as a strategist, executive and negotiator. Nate is considered one of the nation’s healthcare industry experts. He is a strategic advisor to healthcare executives, boards, physician groups and other healthcare companies. Kaufman is known for his practical advice focusing on succeeding in the new post-ACA, MACRA, value-based risk environment. In addition he is a seasoned negotiator and has successfully completed hundreds of transactions involving payer contracts, physician compensation, service line development, acquisition/sale of surgicenters and imaging centers, restructuring employed physician groups, and developing clinically integrated networks. This provides Nate with a unique viewpoint since he not only studies industry trends but operates in the ‘trenches’ which provides him with a deep understanding of the physicians’ perspective Nate is frequently a keynote speaker and facilitates board and management retreats. Given his vast experience with health systems, he will challenge the industry’s conventional wisdom when he believes that it is not supported by evidence and/or it will not provide desired results. While his clients may not always agree with his perspective, they appreciate that Nate challenges them so that they will consider different points of view. Nate knows that health systems hunger for realistic strategies (both short term and long term) that are financially feasible and will be supported by the majority of their practicing physicians. Nate is a noted author contributing over 76 articles to healthcare literature. His education credentials include an MS in Health Systems from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a BS in Psychology from Emory University. Listed in Modern Healthcare's Class of 1987 Up & Comers of Rising Young Healthcare Management Talent.
Speech Topics
The Challenges of Moving to Value-Based Care
Leading the Service-Focused Culture - Creating Superior Service from the C-Suite
The driving force of a service-focused organization is a group of inspired leaders who are committed to the long-term value of service. This keynote will engage your leadership team to embrace a common service vision – and take the actions required to make your vision a reality.
Restructuring Your Organization to Adapt to the New Real Realities in Healthcare
Positioning Your Organization to be a Winner in the Post-Disruption Healthcare World
Physician/hospital Engagement Strategies
Probable Scenarios for the Future of Healthcare Delivery
Videos
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Speakers Like Nathan Kaufman
Stephen Klasko, MD
• Executive in Residence, General Catalyst • Global Innovation Ambassador, Sheba Medical Center, Israel • Distinguished Fellow, World Economic Forum • Former President and CEO, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health •Appointed by President Biden with senate confirmation to the National Board of Education Sciences. •Started his career as DJ “Stevie Kent”
Fee Range: $14,000–$25,000
Travels From: FL
David Nash, MD
David B. Nash, MD MBA, is a board certified internist who is internationally recognized for his work in public accountability for outcomes, physician leadership development, and quality-of-care improvement. He is the Founding Dean Emeritus of the Jefferson College of Population Health and now serves as the Dr. Raymond C. and Doris N. Grandon Professor of Health Policy. Dr. Nash is regularly on Modern Healthcare's list of Most Powerful Persons in Healthcare and is a principal faculty member for quality of care programming for the American Association of Physician Leaders. Dr. Nash has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and edited 23 books, including Connecting with the New Healthcare Consumer, The Quality Solution, Demand Better, and most recently Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness (3rd edition).
Fee Range: $10,000–$20,000
Travels From: PA
Dave Chase
Dave Chase is a dynamic speaker described by many as “driven to seeing healthcare realize its full potential.” He was named one of the 18 Most Influential People in Digital Health along with luminaries such as Dr. Eric Topol, Susannah Fox, and Anne Wojcicki. Chase delivers real value to his audience by showing them where to see existential threats and massive opportunities in healthcare’s transformation. He understands and has driven major successes inside both large and startup organizations. Earlier in his career, he played a founding or leadership role in two new billion dollar businesses inside a Fortune 50 company. More recently, he was a founder or senior executive in two successful startup exits. In his speaking, Chase describes to audiences how to drive breakthrough thinking and innovation within their company in a fashion that delivers clear, measurable and objective results.
Fee Range: $15,000–$25,000
Travels From: WA
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