Richard K.J. Brown, M.D., Facr
About Richard K.J. Brown, M.D., Facr
Richard K.J. Brown, M.D., FACR, serves as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy at Covera Health, where he focuses on improving healthcare quality through advanced clinical analytics. He has held significant roles in radiology education and practice, including positions at the University of Utah and the University of Michigan.
Work at Covera Health
Richard K.J. Brown, M.D., serves as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Strategy at Covera Health since 2023. In this role, he focuses on utilizing advanced clinical analytics to redefine and deliver quality healthcare. He has been involved in advancing programs and initiatives that enhance the value and impact of quality radiological care within the organization. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Medical Advisor at Covera Health from 2018 to 2023.
Previous Roles in Radiology
Before joining Covera Health, Richard K.J. Brown held significant positions in the field of radiology. He served as the Vice Chair of Clinical Operations in the Department of Radiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, he was a Professor of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Molecular Imaging at the University of Michigan from 2004 to 2020. His extensive experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in clinical strategy.
Education and Training
Richard K.J. Brown earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan, completing his studies from 1976 to 1980. He furthered his medical education with a Diagnostic Radiology Residency at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA from 1981 to 1984. He also completed a Nuclear Medicine Fellowship at the same institution from 1984 to 1985. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in radiology and nuclear medicine.
Professional Affiliations
Richard K.J. Brown has been actively involved in professional organizations throughout his career. He was a Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR) from 2006 to 2015 and served as Co-Chair of the Committee on Practice Parameters & Standards for Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging from 2016 to 2020. His contributions to these organizations reflect his commitment to advancing the field of radiology.
Editorial Contributions
Richard K.J. Brown has made significant contributions to the field of radiology through his editorial roles. He served as a consultant to the editor on the RadioGraphics Editorial Board from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he was the Chair of the Nuclear Radiology/Molecular Imaging section on the same board from 2013 to 2017. These positions allowed him to influence the dissemination of knowledge in radiology.