Farzad Mostashari

Farzad Mostashari, MD, ScM is the co-founder and CEO of Aledade, Inc., a company he established in June 2014.13 Aledade is the largest network of independent primary care practices in the United States, serving more than 1,500 practices across 45 states and being accountable for the care of over two million patients.1

Dr. Mostashari has an extensive background in healthcare policy and health information technology. He previously served as the National Coordinator for Health IT at the Department of Health and Human Services from April 2011 to October 2013.3 Before that, he was a distinguished expert at the Brookings Institute's Engelberg Center for HealthCare Reform and founded the NYC Primary Care Information Project.12

His educational background includes:

• MD from Yale University School of Medicine (1991-1996)
• Master of Science in Population Health from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (1989-1991)
• AB in Biochemistry from Harvard University (1985-1989)3

Dr. Mostashari currently serves on various boards and committees, including:

• Founder's Council of United States of Care
• Visiting Fellow at the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy at Duke University
• Co-chair of the Health Evolution Summit
• Board of directors for Resolve to Save Lives12

Under his leadership, Aledade has helped prevent more than $1 billion in unnecessary healthcare costs.14 Dr. Mostashari is recognized for his contributions to healthcare innovation, recently receiving the 2024 East Coast Digital Healthcare Innovator Award.4