Brian H.
5.0
Wharton MBA & MD | Former Founder & CEO | Expert in Healthcare Startups
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Worked at Aware Recovery Care
Available Tuesday at 11:30 AM UTC
I’m taking on new clients and happy to work around your schedule. I know things can get hectic, so I’m flexible and can do nights, weekends, or even holidays with a little heads-up. Just reach out if you want to chat about timing—I’ll do my best to make it easy. Message me and lets get started!
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Brian's Coaching Offerings
Build a Successful Startup — In-Depth Founder Support
Expert coaching to help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals
$4,78020h of coaching
Build an Investor-Ready Fundraising Deck
Craft a narrative and build a polished deck that drives fundraising success
Starting at $2,45010h+ of coaching
Early-Stage Startup Coaching — Fundraising, Building, Growth
Best for early-stage founders trying to fundraise, build, hire, or grow
Starting at $1,2605h+ of coaching
Pay as you go
Get help with Hiring, Fundraising, and Ideation.
Brian also coaches for Executive, Career Development, MBA, Leadership Development, and Business Strategy & Operations. View all.
Brian’s Entrepreneurship Qualifications
Experience level: Executive
Brian has helped clients get into these companies:
Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from The Wharton School and an MD from Drexel University College of Medicine, I bring a unique blend of healthcare and business expertise to my coaching. As a seasoned entrepreneur, I've founded and led innovative healthcare ventures, including Lacuna Health and served as CEO of Aware Recovery Care. My extensive experience in executive leadership and strategic market positioning has equipped me to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the complexities of launching and scaling their businesses. Whether you're looking to refine your business strategy or navigate the healthcare industry, I'm here to help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals. Let's connect and start building your path to success!
Brian can help with:
Hiring
Fundraising
Ideation
Brian also coaches for Executive, Career Development, MBA, Leadership Development, and Business Strategy & Operations. View all.
About Brian
Dr. Brian Holzer – Executive Coach | Physician Leader | Healthcare Strategist Welcome!— I am a physician executive, Wharton MBA, and former private equity–backed CEO with 20+ years of experience across the healthcare industry. I’ve built my career across biotech, health insurance, health systems, behavioral health, and post-acute care—leading everything from early-stage startups to large enterprise operations. Along the way, I’ve developed deep expertise in both fee-for-service and value-based care models, working closely with payers, providers, ACOs, employers, and physician groups. On Leland, I coach MBA applicants, recent grads, physician executives and all other professionals at all levels looking to navigate complex career transitions, or advance into executive leadership. I’ve walked the path from clinical medicine to the C-suite and love helping others find their way forward—whether it’s landing your first post-MBA job, breaking into healthcare strategy, advancing to the C-suite or balancing ambition with real life. Let’s work together to make your next move your best one yet.
Why do I coach?
Coaching provides an opportunity for me to give back. I coach because I’ve lived the twists, turns, and uncertainty that come with building a meaningful career—especially in healthcare. From clinical medicine to the boardroom, I’ve navigated major transitions, taken calculated risks, and learned how to grow through both success and setbacks. Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to have mentors who offered honest feedback, asked tough questions, and helped me see possibilities I hadn’t yet imagined. Coaching is my way of paying that forward. Whether you’re applying to business school, trying to break into healthcare strategy, or figuring out your next career move is, I’m here to help you think bigger, move with intention, and chart a path that fits your values, ambitions, and life.
Work Experience
Senior Fellow
Health Evolution
February 2023 - Present
Chief Executive Officer
Aware Recovery Care
April 2022 - May 2025
Aware Recovery Care (ARC) is one of the most comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs available in the country. We provide a lasting solution for those suffering from the chronic disease of addiction—in the comfort, privacy, and security of the home. Executive Leadership, Executive Management and +4 skills
Board of Directors
FeetMe
September 2021 - July 2024
Recruited to advise FeetMe on US strategic positioning and market entry. FeetMe is a leader in mobility, gait, and activity assessment solutions for the purposes of diagnosis, monitoring, and rehabilitation. FeetMe connects the patient with their medical providers continuously through interactive biofeedback tools and real-time patient monitoring platform.
Founder and CEO
Lacuna Health
January 2018 - March 2022
Founded and served as CEO of Lacuna Health. Structured as a C-corp subsidiary of Kindred Healthcare, and now sits within LifePoint Health's physician services division (renamed Access Point).
President, Kindred Innovations
Kindred Healthcare
June 2017 - March 2022
Led newly created corporate innovations division designed to incubate and launch platforms and solutions across Kindred Healthcare’s extensive post-acute network and external marketplace. Led the conversion of the Kindred Contact Center into a for-profit C-corp subsidiary-Lacuna Health.
Senior Vice President, Home and Community Services
Highmark Health
October 2013 - May 2017
Led newly created Home and Community Services division. - Founded new AHN post-acute portfolio – AHN Healthcare@Home.
Founder & President, HM Home and Community Services
Highmark Health
February 2016 - March 2017
Served as the founder and President of HM Home and Community Services. HM HCS (renamed Helion) was formed in 2017 as a Highmark Health subsidiary and is post-acute management company designed to bring value to payers through the optimal network management of post-acute care services.
Executive Director of Brand Management
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals
September 2011 - September 2013
Various Roles: Strategy, Operations, Sales and Marketing
Amgen
August 2005 - September 2011
Resident Physician
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
June 2001 - May 2002
Transitional Internship in the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
MBA, Health Care Management
2003 - 2005
Drexel University College of Medicine
MD, Medicine, Medicine
1997 - 2001
Pennsylvania State University
BS, General Science
1992 - 1996
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Overall Rating
5.0
Brian has helped clients get into these companies: