Shantanu Agrawal

Chief Health Officer at Elevance Health, board member, and clinical professor

Shantanu Agrawal is the Chief Health Officer at Elevance Health, a position he has held since January 2021. He is based in the Washington, D.C. area and has a robust background in healthcare leadership and policy.

Professional Background

Current Role: As Chief Health Officer at Elevance Health, Agrawal focuses on improving health outcomes and enhancing the quality of care across the organization.
Previous Experience:
- National Quality Forum (NQF): He served as President and CEO from 2017 to 2021, where he was instrumental in advancing quality improvement initiatives in healthcare.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): Agrawal held various roles, including Deputy Administrator and Chief Medical Officer, from 2011 to 2017. His work there involved overseeing significant healthcare programs and policies.
- Grameen Foundation: He was a board member from 2017 to 2022, contributing to global initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty through innovative solutions in health services.
Academic Position: He is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences since 2017.

Education

Agrawal earned his medical degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University, which provides a strong foundation for his clinical and administrative roles in healthcare.

Additional Contributions

Shantanu Agrawal is actively involved in various boards and organizations that focus on quality improvement and health equity, reflecting his commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery systems.

His extensive experience in both clinical practice and healthcare administration positions him as a leader in the field, dedicated to driving positive changes within the healthcare landscape.