Brian Holzer, MD, WG’05

Brian_Holzer.jpgBrian is a senior physician executive serving as President of Kindred Innovations and the founder and CEO of Lacuna Health, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kindred Healthcare.  Brian is a frequent speaker in the area of post-acute care and population health. In 2018, Brian was recognized by Health Data Management one of the 30 top chief innovation officers at healthcare organizations as well as being selected to the “Council of 33” by the Healthcare Innovators Professional Society (HIPS).

Brian joined Kindred from Highmark Health, the third largest integrated healthcare delivery and financing network in the nation.  Most recently, Brian led the formation of HM Home and Community Services (“HMHCS”) and served as President of the organization. HMHCS has since helped drive improved clinical outcomes, better patient experience, and a reduced overall cost of care for a Pennsylvania ACO and a health insurer’s Medicare Advantage line of business.  Previously, Brian led the post-acute care operations at the Allegheny Health Network (“AHN”), a western Pennsylvania-based integrated healthcare delivery system under the Highmark Health umbrella. At AHN, Brian led the development and operations of AHN Healthcare@Home, resulting in a hospital system-driven continuum of care model consisting of home health, hospice, home medical equipment, and home infusion.

Brian has previously held positions in healthcare consulting and various strategy, operations, and sales and marketing roles in the biotechnology industry. He received a medical degree from the Drexel School of Medicine and an MBA with a major in healthcare management from the Wharton School of Business.  Brian also serves on the Board of Directors of Ensocare and the Wharton Healthcare Management Alumni Association and on the Strategic Advisory Council for Zynx Health.

Contact Brian at: [email protected]

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