Thomas Dent

Tom champions physician involvement in quality data and giving physicians a voice in the health care marketplace. A family physician who created and led Family Medicine residency programs, Tom has collaborated in both community hospitals and academic medical centers, and developed two physician organizations. An expert on using data registries to improve physician quality and patient outcomes, he speaks nationally at forums and conferences. Tom maintains his board certification in Family Medicine. He considers his biggest success as a practicing physician to be effective communication with patients that prompts lifestyle changes and improves outcomes.