- Former Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Administrator overseeing $1.4 trillion in spending and coverage for 160+ million Americans
- A bold change-maker known for navigating uncertainty, turning complexity into opportunity, and delivering measurable results
- Champions innovation and system-wide transformation to improve health outcomes for all communities
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About Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
Download ProfileFor more than 25 years, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure has dedicated her career to ensuring that people in America can live healthy, thriving lives. A nationally respected healthcare policy leader, she was the former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In this role, she oversaw programs that impact the lives of more than 150 million Americans, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Health Insurance Marketplaces. Her leadership at CMS was marked by a strategic focus on improving health equity, expanding access, and modernizing the nation’s healthcare infrastructure.
As a speaker, Brooks-LaSure is known for her clarity, insight, and ability to connect policy decisions with real-world impact. She delivers compelling presentations on the future of American healthcare, the challenges and opportunities across major healthcare programs, and the transformative innovations needed to drive better health outcomes for all communities. Chiquita is exclusively represented by Leading Authorities speakers bureau.
With more than 20 years of experience shaping healthcare policy, Brooks-LaSure brings a deep understanding of the legislative and regulatory landscape. She has held senior roles in both the public and private sectors, including as Managing Director at Manatt Health and Director of Coverage Policy at the Department of Health and Human Services. Earlier in her career, she played a key role on Capitol Hill, contributing to the development and passage of the Affordable Care Act while working with the House Ways and Means Committee.
Named one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare and recognized by Time Magazine as one of the most admired women leaders in global health, Brooks-LaSure is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a master’s in public policy from Georgetown University.
Speech Topics
Download TopicsWhat will it take to build a healthcare system that works better for everyone? In this powerful keynote, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure draws on her experience leading the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to explore how the U.S. healthcare system must evolve to meet the needs of a rapidly changing population and policy environment. She examines the intersection of health equity, access to care, and the role of innovation—from value-based care models to digital transformation. With clarity and vision, Brooks-LaSure outlines what public and private sector leaders must do to close persistent gaps in health outcomes. This talk offers a strategic roadmap for decision-makers across industries who are committed to delivering meaningful, measurable improvements in care.
In an era marked by crisis, division, and rapid change, effective leadership demands resilience, clarity, and adaptability. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure brings hard-earned insights from years of navigating high-stakes policy challenges. She has effectively responded to national emergencies, overcame institutional resistance, and drove critical legislation forward during turbulent times. In this session, she shares lessons on how to stay focused, build consensus, and deliver impact when conditions are uncertain and stakes are high. Her experience offers a compelling guide for leaders across industries who must lead teams, shape strategy, and maintain momentum through complexity.
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