Healthcare Technology Futurist
Phillip Rowell
Big Guy. Big Data. Big Impact.
Healthcare Technology Futurist. International Keynote Speaker.
Meet Phillip Rowell
Turning Data Into
Human Outcomes
Phillip Rowell is a healthcare technology futurist, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who believes data should serve people first. From Chicago to Cairns, Kansas City to Doha, he has proven that the right insight, delivered at the right moment, can change how care is delivered—and how lives improve.
As Chief Analytics Officer at Health Catalyst, Phillip leads a technology-enabled managed services business unit, guiding health systems to build the infrastructure they need to make confident, data-driven decisions. Earlier, as Vice President of Clinical & Business Intelligence at Carle Health, he built analytic strategies that advanced clinical quality, operational performance, and value-based care—while championing health equity for underserved communities.
At 6'7", he commands the room. But it's his ideas that keep audiences leaning in.
4
Continents
20+
Years Experience
Fortune 500
Health Systems
Keynote Topics & Audience Outcomes
Ideas That Move
Audiences to Action
Phillip tailors every keynote to the room. Each talk pairs a bold idea with a clear, take-home outcome your audience can act on Monday morning.
The Future of Healthcare AI: Promise, Peril, and Practical Wins
What AI can (and can't) do for patients, providers, and the systems that serve them. Phillip cuts through the hype to show leaders where AI delivers real value—and where caution protects trust.
Ideal for: Hospital boards, health system executives, and technology innovators
Turning Data Into Trust
Data means nothing if people don't believe it. Phillip shows how strong data stewardship and a culture of data literacy build confidence across clinical, operational, and research teams.
Ideal for: C-suite leaders, CDOs, and data governance teams
Big Data, Big Impact: Analytics That Move Outcomes
Using real stories from four continents, Phillip reveals how analytics uncover hidden trends, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes at scale.
Ideal for: Healthcare executives, operations leaders, and quality teams
Health Equity Through Insight
Data can expose disparities—or hide them. Phillip explains how to use analytics to reveal gaps in care and design systems that reach everyone.
Ideal for: Global health organizations, public health leaders, and community health systems
Leading Transformation That Sticks
Lessons from multi-billion-dollar global change programs. Phillip shares what it really takes to adopt new technology and overcome resistance to change.
Ideal for: Change leaders, program directors, and enterprise transformation teams
What Event Hosts Say
Trusted by Event Leaders
“Phillip owned the room the moment he walked on stage. His command of healthcare data is matched only by his ability to make it feel urgent and human. Our attendees are still talking about it.
“We booked Phillip for a technical audience and worried the content might get lost. He struck the perfect balance—rigorous, warm, and genuinely entertaining. Best keynote of our conference.
“Big guy, big ideas, big impact. Phillip challenged our board to think differently about AI and left us with a clear plan. Rare for a speaker to be both visionary and practical.
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