John Kenagy

Dr. John W. Kenagy is a vascular surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. His residency in Surgery was completed at the University of Washington from 1971 to 1976. Dr. Kenagy primarily practices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in vascular surgery which includes treating diseases of veins and blood vessels such as aneurysms, varicose veins, and peripheral artery disease. He is also recognized for his work in General Vascular Surgery.

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Kenagy has made significant contributions to healthcare management and innovation. He holds an MPA and ScD, and is a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Business School. His academic and professional work emphasizes “Adaptive Design” in healthcare, aiming to improve care quality while reducing costs. He has authored several publications including “Value-based partnering in health care” and “Disruptive innovation: a new diagnosis for health care’s ‘financial flu’.” His book, “Designed to Adapt: Leading Healthcare in Challenging Times,” was named Book of the Year by the American College of Healthcare Executives. He has served as SVP/CIO & CISO at Legacy Health, bringing 20 years of experience to this role.

Dr. Kenagy’s career highlights include his Fellowship with the American College of Surgeons (ACS Fellow) and his extensive publishing record on topics such as disruptive innovation, service quality, and value-based healthcare. Through Kenagy & Associates, he offers learning experiences and consultation to healthcare organizations, promoting his Adaptive Design methodology. This approach focuses on empowering clinical teams, improving profitability, and meeting patient safety and quality standards by fostering continuous frontline innovation. His work has been praised by figures such as Clayton Christensen, highlighting its potential to significantly improve patient care and operational efficiency.