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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.

* '''Film and Media''': Executive Producer of ''Suck It Up Buttercup'', a documentary project highlighting themes of resilience, equity, and systemic change 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

* '''''Suck It Up Buttercup:''''' https://suckitupbuttercupfilm.com/

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''.

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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.
+* '''Film and Media''': Executive Producer of ''Suck It Up Buttercup'', a documentary project highlighting themes of resilience, equity, and systemic change 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
+* '''''Suck It Up Buttercup:''''' https://suckitupbuttercupfilm.com/
+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''.