John Kontor
Practice Lead, Provider Technology Services
John Kontor has expertise and leadership in improving quality, clinical and operational performance and patient safety.
John leads the Provider Technology Services practice within Optum Advisory Services. He plays a pivotal role leading:
- Electronic health record (EHR) implementation
- EHR optimization
- Population health/value-based operations efforts
- IT strategy
Prior to consulting, he practiced internal medicine for 14 years. His focus was ambulatory chronic disease management and inpatient critical care.
John Kontor’s unique perspective comes from his experience serving as an executive in multiple roles at IDNs. These include chief medical information officer, vice president of medical affairs and medical director of an employed physician network.
John received his Bachelor of Arts from Boston University in health policy and earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Published work
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HIMSS and Optum talk EHR strategies
March 2021
Hear how leading provider organizations use the electronic health record (EHR) to drive strategic goals.
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Intentional agility: Preparing your organization for indefinite uncertainty
October 2020
This white paper offers leaders an approach for developing "intentional agility" - the capability to move through a rapid cycle of strategy, change management and execution - in order to adapt and thrive amidst uncertainty.
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Embracing data sharing and collaboration could change the shape of health care
October 2020
John provides the sponsor perspective for this Harvard Business Review Analytic Services white paper.
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Reconfiguring delivery models: How CEOs can capitalize on the COVID-19 shift
August 2020
Learn how CEOs can rebuild more flexible, agile delivery models to create resiliency, gain a strategic advantage and fast track assessments.
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The patient clinical experience
March 2020
Focus on improving and coordinating the clinical experience of the patient.
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Payer-provider partnerships: Analytics key to value
February 2020
The role of analytics is evolving as the health care industry continues its shift to valuing quality of care over quantity of visits.