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Matthew Jacobson
Matthew Jacobson is the founder and former CEO of SignatureMD, a leading provider of concierge healthcare support services.13 He founded the company in 2006 and served as its CEO for 16 years until August 2022, when he transitioned to the role of Chairman.12
Career Background
Prior to establishing SignatureMD, Jacobson had 15 years of experience in operational management roles in both public and private companies.4 From 2002 to 2006, he worked at Zenith Insurance Company, where he held the position of Senior Vice President of Medical Management.4 In this role, he was responsible for turning around a $160 million division with 200 employees operating in 40 jurisdictions.4
Education
Jacobson holds an MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA and an AB from Cornell University.4 He attended Cornell University from 1987 to 1991 and pursued his MBA at UCLA from 1997 to 1999.2
Role at SignatureMD
As the founder and long-time CEO of SignatureMD, Jacobson played a crucial role in developing the company into one of the nation's largest providers of support services to concierge medicine physicians.13 Under his leadership, SignatureMD grew to support an expanding network of over 100 affiliated primary care physicians and specialists serving nearly 25,000 members across 28 states.3
Jacobson's vision for SignatureMD was to create a healthcare infrastructure that provides exceptional patient experiences while supporting physicians in establishing concierge practices.2 The company assists doctors with their business, marketing, regulatory, and operational needs.2
In August 2022, Jacobson transitioned to the role of Chairman, handing over the CEO position to Mark Murrison.1 He continues to play a central role in the future of SignatureMD, working alongside Murrison to build on the company's position as a leading choice for physicians transitioning to personalized medical practices.1