David Cutler

David Cutler

Keynote Speaker: Otto Eckstein Professor of Applied Economics, Health Economics Expert, Healthcare Policy Advisor

David Cutler Biography

David Cutler holds the position of Otto Eckstein Professor of Applied Economics at Harvard University, where his career in academia has been marked by numerous significant roles and achievements. After beginning his tenure at Harvard as an Assistant Professor of Economics in 1991, he advanced to become the John L. Loeb Associate Professor of Social Sciences in 1995, received tenure in 1997, and later served as Harvard College Professor from 2014 to 2019. His academic influence extends through his secondary appointments at the Kennedy School of Government and the School of Public Health. From 2003 to 2008, he was the associate dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences for Social Sciences at Harvard.

Cutler's contributions to health economics and public economics have garnered him substantial recognition in both academic and public sectors. Notably, he played a pivotal role in the Clinton Administration by serving on both the Council of Economic Advisers and the National Economic Council. He has also been a key advisor in several presidential campaigns, including those of Bill Bradley, John Kerry, and Barack Obama, and notably served as a senior healthcare advisor during Obama's presidential campaign. Cutler's extensive advisory roles extend to healthcare companies and he is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research, a member of the Institute of Medicine, and a Fellow of the Employee Benefit Research Institute. He was instrumental in the development of Massachusetts' recent cost control legislation and is a member of the Health Policy Commission, which aims to reduce medical spending in the state.

As an author, Cutler has significantly contributed to the discussion on healthcare reform. His notable publications include "Your Money Or Your Life: Strong Medicine for America's Health Care System," which was featured in a New York Times Magazine article titled "The Quality Cure" by Roger Lowenstein. His follow-up book, "The Quality Cure," continues to explore these critical themes. His scholarly work and influence have been recognized by Modern Healthcare magazine, which named him one of the 30 people who could have a powerful impact on healthcare, and by Details magazine, which listed him as one of the 50 most influential men aged 45 and younger.

Cutler's educational background includes an AB from Harvard University earned in 1987 and a PhD in Economics from MIT in 1991, further grounding his extensive work in the economics of healthcare and public policy.

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David Cutler Speaking Topics

The Value Proposition in Health Care

Building on his phenomenal academic career and extensive experience in health care policy, Dr. David Cutler presents a feasible, sustainable plan for health care reform in the United States. Dr. Cutler focuses on value creation: taking a health care system that is haphazard in quality and too costly and focusing it on the core mission of value enhancement. Dr. Cutler shows how this can be achieved through several key changes: improving the information flow in health care; aligning compensation systems so they reward better care, not just more care; and stressing organizational structures that lead to improved performance. An architect of the Obama plan for health care, Dr. Cutler shows how public and private policies can further the value proposition in health care.

What Health Care Reform Means for Businesses

Many businesses are wary of health care reform. Yet health care reform presents opportunities as well as challenges. Dr. David Cutler analyzes the opportunities and challenges that health reform will bring to business. He highlights areas of underexploited value in health care, including chronic care management, administrative simplification, and care coordination. Dr. Cutler shows the public and private sector opportunities associated with each of these areas and how smart businesses can exploit them. He also highlights how the political process approaches reform, and the implications of current public policies for business.

David Cutler Videos

Lunch Speaker - David Cutler - Harvard University and NBER
Doing the Wrong Things Right | David Cutler | TEDxYouth
Health Reform and the Cost Curve

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What topics does David Cutler speak about?

David Cutler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Healthcare, Professors, Business Leadership, Futurism, Health, Nutrition, Science, Political, Economy, Fitness, Business and Finance.

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David Cutler generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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David Cutler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Healthcare, Professors and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Cutler for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Cutler generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daniel Altman, Dr. Paul Wolpe and Ben Stein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Cutler for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

David Cutler Speaking Topics

  • The Value Proposition in Health Care

    Building on his phenomenal academic career and extensive experience in health care policy, Dr. David Cutler presents a feasible, sustainable plan for health care reform in the United States. Dr. Cutler focuses on value creation: taking a health care system that is haphazard in quality and too costly and focusing it on the core mission of value enhancement. Dr. Cutler shows how this can be achieved through several key changes: improving the information flow in health care; aligning compensation systems so they reward better care, not just more care; and stressing organizational structures that lead to improved performance. An architect of the Obama plan for health care, Dr. Cutler shows how public and private policies can further the value proposition in health care.

  • What Health Care Reform Means for Businesses

    Many businesses are wary of health care reform. Yet health care reform presents opportunities as well as challenges. Dr. David Cutler analyzes the opportunities and challenges that health reform will bring to business. He highlights areas of underexploited value in health care, including chronic care management, administrative simplification, and care coordination. Dr. Cutler shows the public and private sector opportunities associated with each of these areas and how smart businesses can exploit them. He also highlights how the political process approaches reform, and the implications of current public policies for business.

David Cutler Videos

Lunch Speaker - David Cutler - Harvard University and NBER
Doing the Wrong Things Right | David Cutler | TEDxYouth
Health Reform and the Cost Curve

David Cutler News

  • How do I book David Cutler to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Cutler for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Cutler, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Cutler or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book David Cutler for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for David Cutler, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Cutler, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does David Cutler speak about?

    David Cutler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Healthcare, Professors, Business Leadership, Futurism, Health, Nutrition, Science, Political, Economy, Fitness, Business and Finance.
  • Where does David Cutler travel from?

    David Cutler generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for David Cutler?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Cutler for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Cutler for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Cutler or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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