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David Shulkin, MD      

President of Shulkin Solutions, LLC; Former United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Dr. David J. Shulkin is a physician and former government official who notably served as the ninth United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs from 2017 to 2018. He was appointed by President-elect Donald Trump, marking Dr. Shulkin as the first non-veteran to hold the position. Before his time as Secretary, Dr. Shulkin had been nominated by President Obama to serve as Under Secretary for Veterans Affairs for Health from 2015 to 2017. He was confirmed twice unanimously by the US Senate.

As Secretary, Dr. Shulkin was responsible for the nation’s largest integrated healthcare system, overseeing more than 350,000 employees and 1,700 facilities. He aimed to increase reliance on private health care for routine procedures and successfully implemented the public posting of quality data and wait times for every VA hospital and clinic.

Prior to his governmental roles, Dr. Shulkin was a widely respected healthcare executive who held positions such as President and CEO of Beth Israel Medical Center and Morristown Medical Center, both in New York City. He also founded and served as Chairman and CEO of DoctorQuality, a consumer-oriented information service. After leaving the government, he held academic roles at various institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania Leonard Davis Institute and Drexel University College of Medicine.

Dr. Shulkin has contributed greatly to medical literature, having written several peer-reviewed journal articles and professional publications. He authored two books, "Questions Patients Need to Ask: Getting the Best Healthcare" in 2008 and "It Shouldn't Be This Hard to Serve Your Country: Our Broken Government and the Plight of Veterans" in 2019. Dr. Shulkin has been named one of the country's top healthcare leaders by Modern Healthcare.

Speech Topics

Government Expertise

Federal Sector

Understanding how government works and performs its functions is essential for companies impacted by government policies and regulations.

State and Local Governments

State and local governments are increasingly involved in the success of the function and growth of business.

Public Policy

Secretary Shulkin is a strong advocate for public policy that supports affordable and effective solutions to the country's health problems.

Social Determinants

Dr. Shulkin can address the following topics:

  • Social Determinants is a SuperPower in Improving Health Outcomes

  • Twelve Lessons for the Private Sector

  • Public Private Partnerships to Reduce Homelessness

  • Food Pharmacies, Transportation, Safe Housing, and Loneliness are Essential for Population Health

Strategic Growth: Helping Businesses Grow

Businesses with the right strategies and that fill market needs grow quickly. Having the right advisors to navigate the healthcare ecosystem is more important than ever before.

Veterans Benefits and Employment

Agent Orange, Burn Pitts, and other service related disabilities and illnesses are critical issues for veterans. Benefits for veterans is an essential part of honoring this country's commitment to those that have served.

Secretary Shulkin works with companies interested in creating work environments that are fulfilling and meaningful to veteran employees.

Behavioral Health

Topics that Dr. Shulkin can address:

  • Suicide Prevention Must Be A Public Health Priority

  • Preventing Veteran Suicide

  • Expanding Mental Health Benefits to Reduce Suicide

  • Integrating Mental Healthcare and Primary Care

  • Access to Mental Health Care & Getting Benefits to Those Who Need Care

  • Opioid Abuse

Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Shulkin can discuss The Potential of AI and AI in the Fight Against Cancer

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Improving Access to Care

Creating greater access to care and decreasing wait times is one the ways to improve quality and enhance the effectiveness of the delivery system

Topics that Dr. Shulkin can address:

  • Improved Access For Veterans

  • PTSD, Veterans, and the COVID-19 Crisis

  • Reducing Wait Times for Veterans

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