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'''Todd Otten''' is a family physician, healthcare innovator, and leader in physician advocacy. Since joining Medicine Forward in 2023, Todd has played a pivotal role in expanding the organization’s reach, developing its leadership structure, and fostering valuable collaborations.

== Role in Medicine Forward ==
Todd Otten quickly established himself as a natural leader within Medicine Forward, demonstrating a clear vision for growth and advocacy. His key contributions include:

* '''Recruitment and Engagement:''' Todd significantly expanded Medicine Forward’s membership, bringing in new members and engaged advocates to support the organization’s mission.
* '''Hosting the 2024 Traction Team Retreat:''' Todd hosted a critical strategic retreat at his home in Michigan, where the leadership team refined Medicine Forward’s approach and strengthened team cohesion.
* '''Building Key Partnerships:''' He cultivated relationships with influential organizations, including:
** Primary Care for All Americans
** Doctors for America
** The American Academy of Family Practice (AAFP)
** The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation
** Many other positive healthcare change agents
* '''Leading Organizational Innovation:''' Todd led the creation of Medicine Forward’s '''[[Team of Teams]]''' structure, which fosters a decentralized, bottom-up approach to advocacy and innovation. This model empowers physicians and healthcare leaders to take action on critical issues in healthcare reform.
* '''Current Role:''' Todd is the '''Board Chair and Lead Catalyst''' of Medicine Forward, guiding the organization’s strategic direction and ensuring its long-term sustainability.

== Background and Advocacy ==
Beyond Medicine Forward, Todd Otten has a distinguished career in medicine, military service, and leadership:

* '''Military Service:''' Todd served as a '''Naval Flight Surgeon''', earning recognition as the '''Naval Flight Surgeon of the Year (2006)''' for the Atlantic Fleet.
* '''Healthcare Leadership:''' He has held various leadership roles, including '''ACO Medical Director''' and '''Chief of Staff''' in healthcare organizations.
* '''Co-Author of “Ripple of Change”:''' Todd co-wrote ''Ripple of Change'' with Joshua J. Judy, detailing their experiences with healthcare challenges and offering a roadmap for transformation.
* '''Founder of Our Quadruple Aim:''' Todd co-founded '''Our Quadruple Aim''', a movement that promotes '''patient experience, quality care, cost reduction, and provider wellness'''—challenging the status quo in healthcare.

== Speaking and Thought Leadership ==
Todd is a sought-after speaker on healthcare transformation, burnout, and systemic change. His keynote speech, '''“The Power of 1 + 1,”''' inspires individuals and organizations to take action in disrupting the status quo. His speaking engagements emphasize:

* The importance of '''grassroots physician advocacy'''
* The need for '''equity and human dignity''' in healthcare
* Strategies to empower '''clinicians and patients''' to drive meaningful change

== External Links ==

* '''Ripple of Change (Signed Copies):''' [https://www.rippleofchange.us www.rippleofchange.us]
* '''Todd’s LinkedIn Profile:''' https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-r-otten-md-faafp-173028277

Todd Otten continues to be a driving force for change in healthcare, embodying the spirit of Medicine Forward’s mission to ''catalyze positive change so patient-physician relationships can flourish''.