Robert Steele, MD, MBA is a highly accomplished healthcare administrator and pediatrician with a passion for making a positive impact at both the individual and institutional level. His career highlights include overseeing an ambitious organizational five-year strategic plan while at Arkansas Children's, establishing the nation's first statewide pediatric clinically integrated network, and exceeding operating margin goals through innovative care management processes while at Mercy. Dr. Steele holds degrees from prestigious institutions such as Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He has served in various leadership roles, including as President at Arkansas Children's Care Network and Mercy. Currently, Dr. Steele is the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Children's Mercy Kansas City. He is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare at a low cost through integrative strategies, physician engagement, and risk contracting.