Executive Advisory Group
Strategic Planning: Laser-Focused on Your Objectives
The executive advisory group provides strategic consulting and assessment services directly to the c-suite to help health systems achieve transformational goals and create new growth opportunities.
Our team of consultants provides valuable guidance through strategic planning focused on organizational objectives, consulting support, and executive governance involvement to ensure health systems are on track to meet their goals.
Benefit from Decades of C-Suite Experience
With decades of experience in the c-suite—pioneering the future at some of the nation’s largest health organizations—our experts provide meaningful guidance that drive healthcare outcomes improvement. Their broad and deep experience in creating and implementing data-driven action plans can help health systems achieve positive transformation.
Meet our Executive Advisors
David Gardiner, MBA, MHA, MPH
Senior Vice President and Executive Advisor
David Gardiner joined Health Catalyst as a Senior Vice President, Professional Services after nearly 24 years’ experience at Intermountain Healthcare where he most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer for Intermountain’s Care Transformation organization. Gardiner also led the Intermountain EHR development, implementation, and adoption/optimization strategy. During his career, David has held executive operational leadership and improvement roles including hospital operations, clinical programs and services, quality, finance, and strategic planning. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and chemistry, a Master of Public Health, a Master of Healthcare Administration, and a Master of Business Administration
David Grauer, MBA, MHSA
Senior Vice President and Executive Advisor
David Grauer joined Health Catalyst in 2016 after 23 years in executive leadership positions at Intermountain Healthcare, a Utah-based, not-for-profit system that is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and in efficient healthcare delivery. Just prior to joining Health Catalyst, Grauer served as CEO/Administrator of Intermountain Medical Center, a 502-bed hospital in suburban Salt Lake City that is both Utah’s largest hospital and the flagship of Intermountain Healthcare. Previously, he was CEO/Administrator of two other Intermountain hospitals—Cottonwood Hospital and The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital/TOSH. Grauer holds Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Services Administration degrees from the University of Michigan.
Will Caldwell, MD, MBA
Senior Vice President and Executive Advisor
Dr. Caldwell completed residency training in otolaryngology at the University of Maryland Medical System and went on to achieve triple board certification. Prior to joining Health Catalyst he served as the Senior Vice President for Clinical Integration at Novant Health, building the Novant Health Clinically Integrated Network. In his current role as Senior Vice President for Physician and Market Development he promotes the use of data analytics to promote good health and save lives. His area of expertise rests in technology-enabled health care delivery models and value-based care platforms.