Gary S. Kaplan
Keynote Speaker: Chairman and CEO of Virginia Mason, Lean Healthcare Pioneer, Clinical Professor
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Gary S. Kaplan Biography
Gary S. Kaplan, MD, FACP, FACMPE, FACPE, has been the Chairman and CEO of Virginia Mason Health System since 2000. Dr. Kaplan received his medical degree from the University of Michigan and is board-certified in internal medicine. Throughout his leadership, he has been at the forefront of integrating lean principles into healthcare through the establishment of the Virginia Mason Production System® and the Virginia Mason Institute.
During Dr. Kaplan's ongoing tenure as Chairman and CEO, Virginia Mason has consistently earned national and international accolades. The facility was the sole hospital in the Pacific Northwest to be named a 2009 Top Hospital in the Nation by The Leapfrog Group, an honor it received for the fourth consecutive year. Virginia Mason is recognized for its application of the Toyota Production System to healthcare management, which has significantly reduced costs while enhancing quality, safety, and efficiency.
Dr. Kaplan's contributions extend beyond organizational leadership to encompass global health system improvements. He has helped disseminate Virginia Mason's methodologies worldwide through the Virginia Mason Institute. His leadership and expertise have been recognized repeatedly, including his appearance on Modern Healthcare’s list of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives in the US on thirteen occasions. In 2013, he was elected to the prestigious Institute of Medicine.
Additionally, Dr. Kaplan holds several significant positions and honors in the medical community. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Medical Practice Executives, and the American College of Physician Executives. He has served as chair of the National Patient Safety Foundation Lucian Leape Institute and is the immediate past chair of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Board of Directors. His dedication to healthcare reform is evident through his role as a founding member of Health CEOs for Health Reform and previous leadership positions within the Medical Group Management Association.
Dr. Kaplan's remarkable contributions to healthcare quality and safety have been honored with multiple awards, including the John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award in 2009 and the Harry J. Harwick Lifetime Achievement Award in the same year. He is also a clinical professor at the University of Washington, where he imparts his extensive knowledge to the next generation of healthcare professionals.
In addition to his executive and educational roles, Dr. Kaplan’s insights into healthcare quality, safety, and efficiency continue to guide significant discussions and transformations within the field.
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Gary S. Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Health and Customer Experience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gary S. Kaplan for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Gary S. Kaplan generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Quint Studer, Toby Cosgrove and Micah Solomon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gary S. Kaplan for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Gary S. Kaplan to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gary S. Kaplan 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 Gary S. Kaplan, 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 Gary S. Kaplan or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Gary S. Kaplan for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Gary S. Kaplan, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gary S. Kaplan, 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 Gary S. Kaplan speak about?
Gary S. Kaplan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Health, Customer Experience, Healthcare and Inspirational. -
Where does Gary S. Kaplan travel from?
Gary S. Kaplan generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Gary S. Kaplan?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gary S. Kaplan 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 Gary S. Kaplan 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 Gary S. Kaplan 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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