Walter Birch

Walter Birch is an accomplished healthcare executive currently serving as the Division Director of Care Delivery at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) since May 2015. In this role, Walter oversees national and international quality measurement, certification, and performance improvement initiatives while managing ASCO member committees and key partnerships. Previously, Walter held positions including Chief Executive Officer at Carient Heart & Vascular, Director of Operations at HSHS Medical Group, and Administrative Director at FirstHealth of the Carolinas. Walter's extensive background also includes leadership roles in healthcare recruiting, consulting, and operational management across various medical specialties and organizations. Walter holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia.