David "Deke" Ellwanger is a Senior Healthcare Professional with 37 years of experience in operating insurance companies, physician practices, and hospitals. Currently, they are part of a team building a mid-market, fully insured PPO in Texas at Curative, aiming to eliminate financial barriers in healthcare access. Deke has held leadership roles at organizations such as Baptist Hospital, Cigna-HealthSpring, and Aetna, where they contributed significantly to financial turnarounds and market share growth. Their expertise spans Medicare Advantage, population health management, and strategic financial decisions that have consistently improved organizational performance. Deke earned a degree from The University of Georgia.