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Susan Dentzer Biography

Susan Dentzer is President and Chief Executive Officer of America’s Physician Groups, the nonprofit organization representing more than 360 large physician groups focused on patient-centered, coordinated, and integrated health care that is accountable for both costs and quality. Dentzer is a highly respected health and health policy thought leader, a frequent speaker and commentator, and an author of commentaries in Modern Healthcare, the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst, the American Journal of Public Health, and other prominent publications. She is also the editor and lead author of the book "Health Care Without Walls: A Roadmap for Reinventing U.S. Health Care." She is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and the Council on Foreign Relations and is a fellow of the National Academy of Social Insurance and the Hastings Center. Dentzer graduated from Dartmouth and also holds a master’s degree in health care delivery science from the institution. She is a trustee emerita of Dartmouth, chaired the institution’s Board of Trustees from 2001-2004, and served on the board of Dartmouth Health as well as the Board of Advisors of the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.

Dentzer serves on the advisory boards of the Robert J. Margolis Center for Health Policy at Duke University; the Center for Global Health Equity at Dartmouth; and the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies at the University of California – San Francisco (UCSF). From March 2021-March 2023, she chaired the Board of Directors of Research!America, which advocates for health-related research, and formerly chaired the board of the Global Health Council. Dentzer was also a longtime member of the Board of Directors of the International Rescue Committee, the organization that works in more than 40 countries to help those affected by humanitarian crises survive and rebuild their lives, and currently serves on IRC’s Board of Advisors.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/29/2026.

Susan Dentzer Speaking Topics

  • Health Equity Opportunities and Challenges for Health System Leaders

    A focus on equity has risen to the fore in many U.S. health care systems in reaction to the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and their repercussions, as well as the many racial and ethnic disparities highlighted anew by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both senior management and boards of directors of health care systems across the country have undertaken new efforts, or redoubled existing ones, to address equity: first in the context of provision of care and the fundamental operations of health systems, and second, in addressing the broad upstream drivers of social and economic inequity that are largely extrinsic to health care.

    Actions are being taken by health systems in five main categories: speaking out publicly against inequity; taking larger steps internally to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), combat racism, and advance empowerment; widening their traditional equity lens to encompass widespread discrimination against multiple population groups; ramping up efforts to address the safety and quality of care and reducing undesirable variation as a means to reducing inequity and disparities; and using their resources to address upstream health drivers, including in priority areas of the social and economic determinants of health.

    Susan Dentzer will describe how a growing number of U.S. health systems now recognize and accept that they must play a dominant role in a process of social and economic transformation to eliminate racism and other forms of discrimination and place the nation on the road to better health.

  • Unequal Opportunities, Unequal Outcomes? Averting the Worst for Health & Health Care in America

    As the world reaps the fruits of genomics advances, advanced treatments for many conditions, such as cancer, are becoming available, but they are only contributing to a cost spiral that has already put affordable health coverage out of the reach of many Americans. And in the meantime, growing national health expenditures continue to pose a challenge not just to individuals’ pocketbooks, but to state treasuries, the federal government, and taxpayers. Health expenditures are crowding out spending on other critical areas such as education – leading to a vicious cycle that will probably deprive many Americans in coming years of optimal health.

    What is to be done? How can the United States improve the health of its population; address the health crises afflicting so many; spread or equalize access to the best health care available; and maintain expenditures on health care within sustainable bounds? Achieving all of these outcomes may seem impossible, but there are important steps that the nation can take to get us on the right road. Susan Dentzer will describe the issues and options available to us as a nation.

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Susan Dentzer Videos

Susan Dentzer | AHIP

Susan Dentzer | AHIP

We Are Partners in Care

Susan Dentzer | Future of Health Care Summit

Susan Dentzer | Future of Health Care Summit

Primary care after COVID-19 w/ America’s Physicians Group's Susan Dentzer

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  • What topics does Susan Dentzer speak about?

    Susan Dentzer is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Broadcasting, Business, Business Consulting, Disruptive Thinking, Economy, Finance, Fitness, Futurism, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, Influential Women, Journalist, News & Media, Political, Professional Development, Professors, Thought Leadership, Women, Women in Tech, Women's Health

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Susan Dentzer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health Equity Opportunities and Challenges for Health System Leaders, Unequal Opportunities, Unequal Outcomes? Averting the Worst for Health & Health Care in America, Health Care Without Walls: A Roadmap for Reinventing U.S. Health Care, Political Economics and The Future of Healthcare Policy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Susan Dentzer for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Susan Dentzer generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Joel Selanikio, Toby Cosgrove, Patrice A. Harris, Daniel Kraft, M.D. and Maddy Dychtwald. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Susan Dentzer for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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