Don Taylor Following Your Destiny - A Calling of Service

Healthcare Leadership Insights: From Military Hospitals to Academic Management with Don Taylor

Don Taylor is a distinguished healthcare leader with over 40 years of experience, currently serving as Clinical Professor of Healthcare Leadership & Management at the Jindal School of Management and Director of the Alliance for Physician Leadership. A retired US Air Force Colonel, Don Taylor has held numerous high-level positions, including CEO of hospitals, COO of a major USAF Academic Medical Center, and leader of the largest trauma hospital in Iraq. His expertise spans healthcare operations, strategy, and leadership development.

Throughout his career, Taylor has made significant contributions to both military and civilian healthcare systems, serving in executive roles at VA Medical Centers and leading critical missions such as the HHS Emergency Intake Site in Dallas. With a BS in Architecture from UT Arlington and a Master of Health Administration from Penn State, he brings a unique perspective to healthcare management. He is also an author and continues to teach and mentor emerging healthcare leaders, focusing on leadership, strategy, and the transformation of the US healthcare system.

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