U.S. Army Lieutenant General (Ret.) Telita Crosland is a nationally recognized leader in military healthcare transformation. As Director of the Defense Health Agency, she oversaw a $61.4 billion budget and led 130,000 personnel in delivering care to 9.5 million beneficiaries worldwide. With over 36 years of service, she commanded at every level of the military health system and played a pivotal role in the national COVID-19 response. A champion of digital innovation, she spearheaded the implementation of a patient-centered digital strategy, forging novel partnerships to advance telehealth and integrated care models.<\/p>\n
Board certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Crosland holds advanced degrees in public health and national resource strategy. She has spoken at leading industry forums such as HIMSS and the Oracle Health Summit and serves on multiple advisory boards. Known for her focus on accessible, equitable, and tech-enabled care, she continues to advise organizations on healthcare policy, operational excellence, and innovation at scale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"