Principal & Founder
SmartSigma AI
Richard G. Greenhill has spent his career solving the problems that keep healthcare executives awake at night such as declining quality metrics, patient safety challenges and the persistent gap between healthcare's promise and its operational reality. His unique expertise that intersects quality improvement, operational excellence, and AI-driven innovation allows him to lead and deliver solutions that are together clinically sound, operationally efficient, and technologically advanced.
He was elected by his international peers to the prestigious International Academy for Quality and Safety (IAQS), one of the highest lifetime honors in global healthcare quality. Dr. Greenhill serves as editor-in-chief of the International Journal for Quality in Healthcare, Communications (Oxford University Press) and national faculty for the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
A sought-after international speaker on AI in healthcare delivery and healthcare quality, his voice shapes global healthcare policy while his focus remains on what works in real healthcare organizations. Dr. Greenhill is a scholar-practitioner that brings academic rigor and operational excellence to every engagement, delivering the strategic clarity and practical implementation support that transforms healthcare organizations.
He is honorably retired from the U.S. Navy Medical Department with extensive publications including peer-reviewed journals, textbooks and periodicals.
Leadership Insights: Strengthening the Rural Healthcare Workforce—Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Monday, March 2, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm CT
Beyond the Plan: Executing Change in Complex Healthcare Systems
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
9:30am - 10:30am CT