Dr. Patterson is a senior hospital administrator turned entrepreneur, who has dramatically improved performance in some of the nation’s top hospitals and health systems. In addition to his role with MedVector, his seventh start-up, he is also a managing partner with Healthcare Advisors, and owner and chairman of Verras, Ltd. ─ three companies that are utilizing technology to support a new era of clinical trials. Dr. Patterson lectures internationally on healthcare issues, and is the author of numerous books and publications, including Indexing Managed Care (McGraw-Hill).