Bentonville, Ark. (June 10, 2024) – Heartland Whole Health Institute announced today that John Findley, MD, will join the organization as Chief Medical Officer, effective June 24, 2024. In his new role, Dr. Findley will work with partners to reduce costs, improve outcomes, and expand access to whole health care in the Heartland.
“Dr. Findley brings nearly three decades of diverse experience leading meaningful change and innovation in health care,” said Walter Harris, President and CEO, Heartland Whole Health Institute. “I am confident his thought leadership and commitment to excellence will advance our work to transform health care and deliver on our mission to bridge the gaps to better health, together.”
Dr. Findley is recognized for his leadership in driving value-based care and advocating for preventative, holistic care services. He most recently served as the president of Bryan Health Connect, a Physician Hospital Organization in Lincoln, NE. Prior to holding several executive roles, Dr. Findley also worked as a practicing medical provider for 15 years in western Colorado.
“I am thrilled to join the talented and passionate team at Heartland Whole Health Institute,” said Dr. Findley. “Together, we will redesign and develop a delivery system that better serves patients across the Heartland, ultimately changing the trajectory of health care for future generations. I look forward to collaborating with partners across the Heartland and beyond to make swift and measurable progress.”
Founded in 2019 by philanthropist Alice Walton, Heartland Whole Health Institute puts a whole health approach at the center of the broader health care system to address the current health care crisis. Construction of the Institute is underway on the campus of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The 75,000-square-foot building will include office space and community gathering areas.
Dr. Findley Biography:
Dr. John Findley, MD, most recently served as the president of Bryan Health Connect, a Physician Hospital Organization (PHO) in Lincoln, NE representing 2,000 providers, 25 Critical Access and 3 PPS Hospitals, over 250 clinics and an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) with 90,000 covered lives across nine value-based agreements. He has a wealth of experience working with providers, health system administrators, employers, and payers in myriad value-based arrangements.
He has served in various leadership roles during his medical career including Medical Director for Caravan Health, where he was responsible for leading and developing physician engagement strategies, content development, clinical programs and clinical analytics; Chief Medical Officer and Interim CEO at a rural Community Hospital; Medical Director of a Health and Wellness Clinic focused on obesity management; Planetree Physician Consultant advocating for the importance of patience experience; and founder of LifeWoRx, a clinic-based Lifestyle Medicine program. He was also in private practice for 15 years in Western Colorado.
Dr. Findley earned his Bachelor of Science in biology and mathematics from Regis University and his medical degree from Creighton University Medical School. He completed his Family Medicine Residency at the University of Colorado.
About Heartland Whole Health Institute
Founded in 2019 by philanthropist Alice Walton, Heartland Whole Health Institute puts a whole health approach at the center of the broader health care system to address the current health care crisis. The vision is to advocate, educate, and guide the implementation of an innovative system, rooted in whole health and the realignment of financial incentives. The Institute was driven by its founder’s health care experience, and furthered by research revealing that the United States has one of the highest levels of health care spending worldwide yet relatively low rankings in overall health. In conjunction with Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, the Institute will transform health care by improving outcomes, reducing costs, and expanding access, beginning in the Heartland and scaling nationally.
