Keith Shah, PhD, MBA, Fache
About Keith Shah, PhD, MBA, Fache
Keith Shah, PhD, MBA, FACHE, is a faculty member at The George Washington University with extensive experience in healthcare management and strategy. He has held various leadership roles in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, focusing on data-driven strategies to enhance healthcare operations.
Work at The George Washington University
Keith Shah has been serving as Faculty at The George Washington University since 2017. His role involves contributing to the academic environment through teaching and research, focusing on healthcare-related topics. His extensive background in health systems and strategy informs his educational approach, enabling him to provide valuable insights to students.
Education and Expertise
Keith Shah holds multiple degrees from prestigious institutions. He earned a PhD in Health Policy and Economics from the University of South Carolina. He also studied Health Informatics at Northwestern University, achieving a Master of Health Informatics (MHI). Additionally, he completed an MBA and a Master of Human Resource Development (MHRD) at Clemson University. His educational background is complemented by a Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University and studies in Strategy and Change Management at The Wharton School.
Professional Background
Keith Shah has held various significant positions in both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. He worked as Senior Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer at FTI Consulting from 2016 to 2018. He served as Executive Vice President at Prisma Health Midlands Network from 2017 to 2019. His experience also includes roles at Optum, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, and the University of South Carolina, where he was Faculty for 18 years. He has also been involved with organizations such as New Carolina and EngenuitySC.
Achievements in Healthcare Strategy
Keith Shah has a strong focus on improving healthcare operations through data-driven strategies. He specializes in leveraging process mapping, lean six sigma, and project management to drive business change. His work emphasizes maximizing the value of data assets to enhance efficiency in healthcare. He has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving transparency in healthcare through pragmatic execution.
Leadership Roles and Contributions
Throughout his career, Keith Shah has held various leadership roles, including Vice Chairman of New Carolina and Board of Trustees member at SCRA: South Carolina Research Authority. He was also part of the Executive Committee at Columbia Chamber and EngenuitySC, where he served as Board Chairman in 2014 and 2015. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to advancing healthcare and economic development in South Carolina.