Chris DeRienzo, MD, MPP, serves as President of the Health Research and Educational Trust and holds the position of Chief Physician Executive at the American Hospital Association. In addition, Chris is a member of the Committee on Clinical Leadership and has been appointed as a Board Member at Mednition. Chris contributes as an Adjunct Professor at Duke University School of Medicine and serves as an Advisor for Concord Health Partners. Furthermore, Chris is part of the Board of Advisors at Premier Inc. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Medicine from Duke University School of Medicine and a Master of Public Policy focused on Health Policy, both obtained during the years 2003 to 2008.