Dr. Aric Coffman is a dynamic physician leader with a deep-rooted passion for physician enablement and healthcare transformation. His unique blend of clinical expertise and business acumen, coupled with a relentless dedication to advancing healthcare, underscores his commitment to shaping the future of medicine.
Dr. Coffman’s journey spans across the healthcare continuum, beginning with his surgical residency at Lovelace Medical Group in Albuquerque, NM, where he later assumed roles as Chairman of Surgery, Chief Medical Officer, and President of DaVita Medical Group New Mexico. It was during this time that he began to hone his leadership and passion for guiding organizations from fee-for-service to value-based care.
His career trajectory led him to the Pacific Northwest, where he integrated The Everett Clinic, a large multispecialty practice, with an independent physician association, driving remarkable growth and profitability.
Dr. Coffman’s journey continued as he navigated the complexities of healthcare mergers and acquisitions, spearheading growth initiatives along the I-5 corridor from Oregon to Canada. His tenure included the Optum acquisition of DaVita Medical Group by Optum, adding The Polyclinic, a large Seattle-based multispecialty practice, to the portfolio of accountabilities. His tenure in the Pacific Northwest showcased his ability to drive organizational success through shifts from fee-for-service to value-based care models.
His quest to revolutionize healthcare delivery led Dr. Coffman to lead Honest Medical, a startup dedicated to empowering patients and clinicians. As CEO, he led the company from inception to significant milestones, securing substantial funding and scaling operations to serve more than 120,000 Medicare lives across two states. Under his leadership, Honest Medical implemented innovative clinical care models, resulting in tangible improvements in patient outcomes and cost management.
Through his work, Dr. Coffman continues to inspire transformative change, empowering healthcare professionals to realize their full potential and driving meaningful impact across communities.
