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Founder, Town Hall Ventures | Author of 'Preventable' | Senior Advisor for COVID-19 Response | Expert on Healthcare Reform & Leadership

Andy Slavitt Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000

Founder, Town Hall Ventures | Author of 'Preventable' | Senior Advisor for COVID-19 Response | Expert on Healthcare Reform & Leadership

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Andy Slavitt
Speaking Fee:
$30,000 to $50,000

Travels From:
MSP - Minneapolis

Primary Topic Category:
Healthcare

Secondary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management

 

Andy Slavitt Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Andy Slavitt is founder and chairman of United States of Care, a national non-profit health advocacy organization. His decades of health care experience include serving as acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from 2015 to 2017, group executive vice president for UnitedHealth Group’s Optum, founder and CEO of HealthAllies, and a McKinsey & Company consultant. He is currently a member of a President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) working group on public health. He has led many of the nation’s most important health care initiatives, including the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

Andy Slavitt is a prominent figure in American healthcare, known for his extensive experience and contributions to both public and private sectors. He served as the acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from 2015 to 2017 under President Obama, where he was instrumental in the turnaround and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). During his tenure, Slavitt successfully managed the complex healthcare.gov rollout and became a key player in defending and improving the ACA. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Slavitt played a crucial role as President Biden’s White House Senior Advisor for the COVID-19 response. He was pivotal in coordinating vaccination efforts and addressing public health challenges during the pandemic's peak. His leadership extended beyond government roles, as he also co-founded the United States of Care, a non-profit organization focused on ensuring accessible healthcare for all Americans. Slavitt's commitment to healthcare reform is further reflected in his entrepreneurial ventures. He is a founding partner of Town Hall Ventures, a healthcare firm that invests in underrepresented communities, aiming to improve healthcare access and equity. He continues to influence healthcare policy and innovation as a member of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. In addition to his administrative and advisory roles, Slavitt is a prolific communicator and author. He hosts the popular podcast "In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt," where he discusses current healthcare issues and interviews key figures in public health. His book, "Preventable," offers a detailed account of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing insights into the challenges and successes of managing a public health crisis.
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