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Vision & Values
Christopher P. Boone, , Ph.D., FACHE, FHIMSS
In the dynamic world of healthcare and life sciences, one name consistently shines through the crowd as an innovative, transformative figure: Dr. Chris Boone. An esteemed global executive, strategist, and data technologist, Dr. Boone has devoted his life to revolutionizing healthcare systems through the intelligent utilization of enterprise data and analytics capabilities. His vision is to transform the global healthcare system into a learning healthcare system, enhancing its adaptability and responsiveness to ever-evolving health challenges.
Harnessing Data to Drive Healthcare Innovation
Throughout his career, Dr. Boone has used his platform to champion the transformative power of real-world evidence, health informatics, and enterprise data & analytics. These tools, he passionately believes, have the potential to revolutionize the global healthcare system. As Vice President, Global Head of Health Economics and Outcomes Research at AbbVie, Dr. Boone continues to put his vision into practice, leading strategies that pivot toward data-driven value creation.
Dedicated Leadership and Public Service
An adjunct assistant professor of health administration at the New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Dr. Boone is equally committed to fostering the next generation of healthcare leaders. His service extends further to holding influential roles on several prominent organizations’ boards and co-founding numerous start-up companies.
Dr. Boone’s dynamic leadership has been recognized in the form of prestigious accolades, such as being an inducted member of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), a Top Diverse Leader by the Illinois Diversity and Leadership Council (2021), a Global Top 100 Innovator in Data & Analytics (2020, 2019), an Emerging Pharma Leader by Pharmaceutical Executive (2018), and a Top 40 Under 40 Leaders in Health (2017) by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF).
Shaping National Health Policies
Through his appointments to influential national committees focused on health data and patient centricity, Dr. Boone works tirelessly towards creating a healthcare system responsive to patient needs. His extensive involvement spans several committees, including the Board of Governors for PCORI, the Board of Directors for Global Medical Response, the Board of Directors for Stewards of Change Institute, the Advisory Board of Mango Sciences, and more.
A Lifelong Learner
Dr. Boone’s intellectual curiosity and commitment to his field are evident in his academic pursuits. With a B.S. in Management Information Systems from the University of Tulsa, a M.S. in Healthcare Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Ph.D. in Public Affairs & Health Policy from the University of Texas at Dallas, and two executive certificates from the Harvard Kennedy School, Dr. Boone is continually exploring ways to leverage his knowledge for the greater good of the healthcare system. He is a Fellow of the American College of Health Executives and a Healthcare Information Management & Systems Society Fellow.
At the heart of Dr. Boone’s values lies a passionate commitment to transformation, innovation, and diversity in healthcare and life sciences. Through his leadership, Dr. Boone continues to guide the industry toward a future where data-driven insights and patient-centricity lead to a more efficient and effective healthcare system.