Josh Luke

Dr. Josh Luke is a hospital CEO, healthcare futurist, and best-selling author, widely recognized for his expertise in healthcare strategy, innovation, and affordable care delivery. With extensive experience as both a practitioner and thought leader, he has held roles including hospital CEO, health system Vice President, and nursing home administrator. Dr. Luke teaches graduate-level courses on healthcare management and aging services at the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy, and serves as adjunct faculty.

Dr. Luke founded the National Readmission Prevention Collaborative and the National Bundled Payment Collaborative, pioneering initiatives aimed at reducing unnecessary hospital readmissions and improving patient outcomes while promoting value-based care models. His leadership in these areas, combined with his drive to enhance healthcare affordability and accessibility, has established him as a prominent speaker, consultant, and advocate for patient-centered, value-based healthcare. His efforts have been recognized across the industry, particularly for his role in transitioning from fee-for-service to value-based payment models.

In addition to his reformative work, Dr. Luke has authored influential books including "Readmission Prevention: Solutions Across the Provider Continuum" and "Ex-Acute: A former hospital CEO tells all on what’s wrong with American healthcare, What every American needs to know." His keynote addresses, such as "Serendipity: Pandemic Lessons that Lead to Riches" and "Become an EHC, an Engaged Healthcare Consumer," reflect his commitment to educating both healthcare professionals and consumers. He continues to serve as Chief Strategy Officer for Nelson Hardiman Healthcare Law and its subsidiary consulting firm, Compliagent, guiding future legal and operational frameworks in healthcare. Through his writings, speeches, and leadership roles, Dr. Luke is a pivotal figure shaping the future of healthcare in America.