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Leading Authorities, Inc., a trusted healthcare speakers bureau, represents some of the top healthcare keynote speakers in the world. These thought leaders provide specialized insights into today’s healthcare system, offering clear and actionable perspectives on complex legislative changes, health policy updates, and healthcare reform.  

Whether you’re seeking to explore emerging healthcare trends, understand healthcare innovation, or address healthcare challenges, our diverse roster of healthcare speakers is equipped to meet your event’s needs. 

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Anthony S. Fauci, MD

Anthony S. Fauci, MD

Former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, World-Renowned Infectious Disease Specialist, Trusted Advisor to 7 U.S. Presidents

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Anthony S. Fauci, MD

Dr. Fauci has served the country with a relentless pursuit of discovery and innovation. Serving as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for 38 years and being a public servant for more than 50 years, Dr. Fauci oversaw an extensive research portfolio devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious and immune-mediated diseases. As the key advisor to 7 Presidents and their administrations, Dr. Fauci lead medical and public health preparedness and treatments against emerging infectious disease threats, including HIV/AIDS, pandemic influenza, Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19.
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Dr. Vin Gupta

Dr. Vin Gupta

Managing Director of Healthcare Innovation at Manatt, Visionary Tech Innovator, Former Amazon Chief Medical Officer

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Dr. Vin Gupta

One of America’s most widely recognized medical experts, Dr. Vin Gupta, MD, MPA is a tech visionary who operates at the heart of disruption to develop solutions to the most-complex challenges in commerce, communication, healthcare, and society — now, and in the future. Close to two decades of experience as a renowned health policy expert and clinician have led Dr. Gupta to his former role as chief medical officer, Amazon Pharmacy, where he spearheaded cutting-edge programs that are leading us into the interdependent futures of healthcare and technology. A uniquely public-facing figure keeping the world in the know about what’s happening now and next, Dr. Gupta’s forward-looking insights inspire leaders and their organizations to embrace change, think outside the box to break new ground, and create new inroads to innovation and success.
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Future of Work Teamwork & Collaboration Human Resources Change Management Crisis Management Healthcare Future Trends Growth Business Leaders From Major Brands Diverse Voices TED Speakers
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Dr. Mandy Cohen

Dr. Mandy Cohen

Former CDC Director, Manatt Health National Advisor

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Dr. Mandy Cohen

Dr. Mandy Cohen is a nationally recognized health leader and former CDC Director known for her transformative leadership across federal and state health systems. With deep expertise in public health strategy, policy, and emerging technologies, she offers powerful insights into the future of healthcare—from AI integration and Medicaid reform to crisis response and value-based care. As National Advisor at Manatt Health and former North Carolina Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Cohen brings unmatched real-world experience leading through some of the most complex challenges in modern healthcare. Her presentations motivate audiences with practical strategies, visionary thinking, and a deep understanding of today's leadership in healthcare and beyond.
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Raj Panjabi

Raj Panjabi

Influential Healthcare Leader, Entrepreneur, & White House Official (2021-2023)

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Raj Panjabi

In an illustrious career that reads like a chronicle of global impact, The Honorable Raj Panjabi has spearheaded groundbreaking policies and programs that have transcended borders on a quest to protect the health of people around the world. Recognized by TIME as one of its “100 Most Influential People in the World,” Dr. Panjabi is a renowned physician and entrepreneur who led President Joe Biden’s pandemic office at the White House National Security Council. Operating at the center of the Covid-19 pandemic response, he played a pivotal role in steering the ship of American health security back on course and helped orchestrate the largest global vaccination campaign in history. Dr. Panjabi’s transformative impact and ability to drive results serve as an effective blueprint for how leaders in any industry can work within their teams to develop solutions to the most pressing challenges they face in their organizations and industries.
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Susan Desmond-Hellmann

Susan Desmond-Hellmann

Former CEO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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Susan Desmond-Hellmann

With a medical, scientific, and philanthropic career that spans more than 30 years, Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann has devoted her life to improving the human condition through innovation. Most recently, she was the CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, leading the organization’s vision for a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. She was formerly the first female chancellor of University of California at San Francisco and spent 14 years at biotech firm Genentech, leading the development of a number of breakthrough medicines. An innovator and leader in life sciences, Dr. Desmond-Hellmann’s diverse training as an oncologist, scientist, and business executive leads to her endless curiosity about the world and her desire to change it for the better. In speeches, she shares her unique insights not only on revolutionizing global health, but also on effective and innovative leadership. Using lessons-learned as a trailblazing female leader of one of the world’s largest philanthropies, Dr. Desmond-Hellmann inspires audiences with her unparalleled perspective on how to foster an environment of collaboration and relentless innovation to drive disruptive solutions that make an impact.
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Innovation Leadership Sustainability & Climate Change Technology Corporate Culture Healthcare Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Business Leaders From Major Brands CEOs Female Business Leaders Female Speakers TED Speakers
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Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall

Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall

Life Sciences Leader, Former EVP, Chief Medical Officer, & Chief Patient Officer at Pfizer, Inc.

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Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall

A pioneer in medicine and leadership, Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall has been on the frontlines of healthcare for more than four decades as a clinician, researcher, and leader in the biopharmaceuticals and life sciences industries. Dr. Lewis-Hall is an incredible storyteller with a flair for well-timed humor who shares with audiences her powerful story and inspiring path to becoming a leader in the healthcare industry. Her talks motivate audience members to embrace pressure and determine their own destinations, just as she did on her path to being the first in her family to attend college, becoming a physician and, subsequently, a biopharmaceutical executive. Dr. Lewis-Hall’s message of perseverance, tenacity, equity, inclusion, and transparency is one that resonates with all audiences and diverse backgrounds.
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Leadership Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Healthcare Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion African American Speakers Diverse Voices Female Speakers
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Leana Wen

Leana Wen

Physician, Healthcare Executive, Public Health Expert, and Washington Post Columnist

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Leana Wen

Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician and professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. A nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, she is also a contributing columnist for The Washington Post, writing on health policy and public health, and an on-air commentator for CNN as a medical analyst. The author of the critically-acclaimed book on patient advocacy, When Doctors Don’t Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests (St. Martin’s Press, 2013), she has a forthcoming memoir to be published July 27th, Lifelines: A Doctor’s Journey in the Fight for Public Health (Metropolitan Books, 2021). Previously, she served as health commissioner for the city of Baltimore, where she led the nation’s oldest continuously operating health department to combat the opioid epidemic and improve maternal and child health. She has also worked as director of patient-centered care research in the department of emergency medicine at George Washington University; president of Planned Parenthood; global health fellow at the World Health Organization; consultant to the China Medical Board; and distinguished fellow at the Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity.
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Geeta Nayyar

Geeta Nayyar

Chief Medical Officer, Technologist, and WSJ Best Selling Author

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Geeta Nayyar

Geeta Nayyar, MD, MBA, is a globally recognized chief medical officer, technologist, and bestselling author who helps leaders leverage a human approach to innovation, including rapid advances in AI, to achieve better health and business outcomes. A widely sought-after speaker and author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller “Dead Wrong: Diagnosing and Treating Healthcare’s Misinformation Illness,” Dr. G has appeared on CNBC, CNN, CBS, and other prominent media outlets. She has served as chief medical officer for Salesforce and AT&T, among other executive roles. She currently serves on the board of the American Telemedicine Association and as an advisor to the American Medical Association. A rheumatologist, Dr. G earned her medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she was admitted into an accelerated program at age 17, and her MBA at The George Washington University School of Business.
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Ron Brownstein

Ron Brownstein

Journalist & Sr. CNN Political Analyst

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Ron Brownstein

Part journalist, part historian, and all shrewd political observer, Ronald (Ron) Brownstein explains the complexities of American politics with lucid precision. As a CNN Senior Political Analyst and Bloomberg Opinion Columnist, he produces sharp analysis on politics, policy, the electorate, media, healthcare, energy, the press' impact on Americans, and the range of issues informed by his strong sense of American political and national history. Brownstein provides an insider’s look into politics and the media and has twice been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He is also the author of seven best-selling books, and his articles on politics, public policy, and culture have appeared in myriad of major publications and on many broadcast news outlets.
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Stephanie Cutter

Stephanie Cutter

Legendary Political Strategist, Founder of Precision Strategies, and Former Deputy Campaign Manager & Senior Advisor to President Obama

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Stephanie Cutter

Stephanie Cutter is one of the most-trusted voices of the Democratic Party. At the center of every major policy and political debate of the last 20 years, she offers an enlightening look at the current state of politics told through insider stories with today’s top lawmakers. From the halls of Congress to the campaign trail and from the West Wing to the C-Suite, Stephanie is one of the foremost experts at weaving together political strategies to create a narrative that resonates with voters. She was named one of the “50 Most Powerful People in Washington,” by GC magazine.
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Nicholas Webb

Nicholas Webb

Healthcare Futurist and Innovation Expert

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Nicholas Webb

Nicholas Webb is one of the country’s top business thought leaders. As a Senior Partner at Lassen Scientific, Inc., Nicholas works with Fortune 500 companies throughout the world to help them lead their industries in innovation and strategy. Unlike many consultants, Nicholas is not a theorist. He has been awarded over 40 patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for breakthrough technologies including one of the world’s smallest medical implants to a wide range of industrial, consumer, and wearable technologies. Nicholas is known by many as the “Innovation Evangelist.” He speaks around the world on the future of the economy, innovation, technology, leadership and healthcare.
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Douglas Holtz-Eakin

Douglas Holtz-Eakin

Fiscal Policy Expert and Former White House Economist

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Douglas Holtz-Eakin

Doug Holtz-Eakin has a distinguished record as an academic, policy adviser, and strategist. Currently he is the President of the American Action Forum. Since 2001, he has served in a variety of important policy positions including as Chief Economist of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers. He also served as the 6th Director of the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office and offers audiences a complete, 360-degree view of the economy.
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Leana Wen

Leana Wen

Physician, Healthcare Executive, Public Health Expert, and Washington Post Columnist

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Leana Wen

Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician and professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. A nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, she is also a contributing columnist for The Washington Post, writing on health policy and public health, and an on-air commentator for CNN as a medical analyst. The author of the critically-acclaimed book on patient advocacy, When Doctors Don’t Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests (St. Martin’s Press, 2013), she has a forthcoming memoir to be published July 27th, Lifelines: A Doctor’s Journey in the Fight for Public Health (Metropolitan Books, 2021). Previously, she served as health commissioner for the city of Baltimore, where she led the nation’s oldest continuously operating health department to combat the opioid epidemic and improve maternal and child health. She has also worked as director of patient-centered care research in the department of emergency medicine at George Washington University; president of Planned Parenthood; global health fellow at the World Health Organization; consultant to the China Medical Board; and distinguished fellow at the Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity.
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Future of Work Innovation Inspiration & Motivation Leadership Resilience & Overcoming Adversity Technology Healthcare Policy AI, Machine Learning, & Big Data Healthcare Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Future Trends Mental Health, Happiness, & Wellness Diverse Voices Female Speakers TED Speakers
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Bring the World's Top Healthcare Keynote Speakers to Your Event

With decades of combined experience, our healthcare keynote speakers are sourced from reputable roles, like Chief Medical Officer, Senators, governors, surgeon, policy expert, and various medical professionals. Many of these experts are affiliated with some of the worlds leading institutions such as the Center for Disease Control, Amazon Pharmacy, Pfizer, Mayo Clinic, Harvard Medical School, and Johns Hopkins. They are thought leaders in healthcare leadership, sharing expertise on healthcare technology, healthcare research, and the future of healthcare systems. 

These keynote speakers engage audiences from all industries industries on topics ranging from the integration of artificial intelligence in medicine to innovations in patient care and strategies in healthcare management, making a lasting impact on attendees. 

Why Choose Leading Authorities for Your Next Event? 

As a leading healthcare speakers bureau, our team works closely with you to understand your goals, audience, and budget. Whether you’re looking for wellness speakers to address lifestyle changes or a healthcare keynote speaker to discuss the effects of healthcare reform on employers, insurers, stakeholders, and governments, we provide personalized recommendations to your unique event needs. 

Our roster includes healthcare motivational speakers who inspire audiences with stories of resilience, innovation, and progress. Many of our public health experts are celebrated authors, with features in outlets like the New York Times, and have firsthand experience implementing cutting-edge solutions in healthcare advocacy. 

Explore Healthcare Leadership and Innovation 

Healthcare is a rapidly evolving field, shaped by advances in digital health, challenges in healthcare management, and groundbreaking research in healthcare innovation. Our speakers delve into topics that matter most, from healthcare trends and technology to the human aspects of wellness and healthcare advocacy. Their engaging presentations leave audiences better equipped to address the future of healthcare. 

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From digital health innovators and chief medical officers to health policy leaders and mental health advocates , our speakers cover every niche of the healthcare industry. Whether your event requires a specialist on artificial intelligence in medicine, a wellness speaker to inspire lifestyle transformation, or a thought leader on healthcare reform, we’ve got you covered. 

Browse our curated list of healthcare speakers above to discover the perfect speaker for your next event. Each speaker’s profile includes detailed expertise and speaking topics to help you make the best choice. 

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