Mr. Roades leads research efforts on the market forces and trends driving the evolution of the American health care industry, with a focus on strategic planning, margin and revenue enhancement, clinical innovation, and the organization and management of health care delivery. He also oversees the firm�s research for international hospital members and health insurance plans. In 2006, Mr. Roades was appointed to Virginia's Health Information Technology Council by Governor Timothy Kaine. In this role, Mr. Roades will help drive the adoption of electronic health records across Virginia in an effort to lower costs for employers and insurers. Before joining the Advisory Board, Mr. Roades was an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company, where he was responsible for leading projects on strategy, organization, and operations for Fortune 500 clients. Previously, Mr. Roades served as a captain in the United States Air Force, working as an intelligence officer and Russian area specialist. |