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David Kaplan is an accomplished health care executive and Affiliate Faculty member at Regis University's Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions. With over 12 years of experience in health care management, finance, and strategy, he currently serves as Director of Finance and Administration at the University of Colorado School of Medicine's Department of Orthopedics. His expertise spans healthcare finance, business ownership, and leadership development.
- B.A. in Applied Behavioral Sciences from the University of Kansas
- MBA in Operations and Project Management from Regis University
David's professional focus centers on integrating financial literacy and business acumen into medical education, as evidenced by his development of a specialized course for Orthopedic Medical Residents. He has played a pivotal role in strategic acquisitions, notably leading the University of Colorado's acquisition of the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of Denver through a joint venture with UCHealth.
In his faculty role, he contributes to leadership and ethics education within health professions programs. His work bridges clinical operations with administrative excellence across multiple institutions including Children's Hospital Colorado and UCHealth.
His contributions include:
- Developing business education curriculum for medical residents
- Strategic financial leadership in orthopedic departments
- Inter-institutional collaboration in healthcare delivery systems
