Innovating for physical and emotional health in the workplace
At the heart of our mission is the vision of helping organizations create workplaces that foster both physical and emotional health. By innovating holistic solutions, we aim to not just support employee well-being, but to enhance it. Our approach is focused on generating energy and building resilience —essential components in today’s fast-paced work environments.
With this in mind, we’re excited to announce the formation of the Optum Medical Advisory Board, which will provide integrated expert medical insight combined with cutting-edge well-being strategies and thought leadership. This board is composed of esteemed OptumHealth medical doctors who are renowned thought leaders focused on innovating practical wellness solutions. Their diverse expertise provides insight in developing solutions that address the real needs of today’s workplaces. The board emphasizes a holistic approach to health, and validates our approach towards orthopedic and musculoskeletal wellness, muscle gain and atrophy, diabetes and cardiovascular, vascular and mental health, ensuring that our strategies consider the whole person and the whole body.
About our board members
David M. Chatman, MD, FACS is an experienced vascular surgeon with memberships 
in the National Medical Association and the American Medical Association. He is a fellow in both the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Vascular Surgeons. Dr. Chatman is a well-respected senior healthcare professional and is currently earning a Master of Business Administration with a Healthcare Management concentration at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.
Michael P. Kennedy, MD, MBA, MHCDS, MS has a comprehensive educational background,
with advanced degrees in medicine, business, healthcare delivery science and other relevant fields, equipping him with a multi-faceted perspective on healthcare management. He is deeply involved in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and an alumnus of both the University of Tennessee Alumni Association and Dartmouth program MHCDS. Dr. Kennedy is an esteemed member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, where he shares his expertise with the broader business and healthcare community.
Frank C. Smeeks, MS, MD, MBA, FACEP is a distinguished senior physician executive 
with extensive expertise across multiple facets of healthcare management. With degrees in medicine, science and business, coupled with a fellowship in emergency practices, Dr. Smeeks has a comprehensive skill set that includes quality and clinical management, as well as strategic and operational management.
This team’s expertise and involvement in both the medical and administrative aspects of healthcare are invaluable in ensuring that our solutions deliver results. Join us as we explore strategies and innovations that are setting new standards for healthy workplaces. Whether it’s through cutting-edge technology, wellness programs or research, we are committed to providing the tools and insights necessary for sustainable well-being in professional settings. Stay tuned for more as we explore the future of workplace health together.
