Nathan Kaufman is managing director/founder of Kaufman Strategic Advisors LLC, an established San Diego-based company. A noted consultant, author and lecturer, Mr. Kaufman has made significant contributions to the body of healthcare literature during his more than 40 years’ experience in the healthcare industry, including more than 76 published articles. As a nationally renowned expert in the areas of peak-performing hospitals and physician groups, hospital strategy, physician compensation, integrated delivery systems, managed care, joint ventures and dispute resolution, he has served as an expert witness in healthcare arbitration cases. He regularly speaks on these topics and others for numerous health system organizations and healthcare associations throughout the country and presents at numerous major conferences as a keynote speaker. Throughout his career, Mr. Kaufman has held executive positions, including president/COO of an imaging center company. He holds a master’s degree in health systems and a bachelor’s degree in psychology.