Christopher R. Cogle, M.D., is an author, physician-scientist, professor, and public health leader working at the intersection of medicine, research, and government. He serves as Professor of Medicine at the University of Florida and as Chief Medical Officer for Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration and Florida Medicaid, where he helps oversee care for millions of residents. Dr. Cogle has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and has received recognition from the National Academy of Medicine, the Milbank Memorial Fund, the American Cancer Society, and Harvard Business School. His work bridges laboratory discovery, clinical care, and public policy, exploring how innovation, accountability, and disciplined leadership can transform even the most complex institutions.