Christopher R. Cogle, M.D.

Author, physician, scientist, and public leader who believes that innovation in health can start anywhere, even inside government.

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Public Startup

In Public Startup, physician-scientist Christopher R. Cogle reveals how a government program long dismissed as red tape and welfare became the nation’s most prolific innovation lab—quietly iterating on the very ideas Silicon Valley claims as its own, all while serving everyone in need.

Drawing from patient stories, heated policy battles, and first-person experience with the modern healthcare and policy systems, Public Startup reframes Medicaid not as a cost problem, but as a system of radical reinvention—one that now shapes care for nearly 1 in 4 Americans.

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  • “An important new book… [on] innovative health policy.”

    - Jeff Brosco, MD, PhD, Clinical Professor, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

  • “Should be required reading for public health practitioners.”

    - Claude Earl Fox, MD, MPH, former Alabama State Health Officer

  • “An ode to Medicaid… the reader is left wiser.”

    - Christopher F. Koller, former President, Millbank Memorial Fund

  • “The clearest explanation of Medicaid that I have ever seen… Will inspire all who read it.”

    - Mark L. Rosenberg, MD, MPP, Founding Director, US National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

About Dr. Cogle

Christopher R. Cogle, M.D. is a physician, scientist, and public leader who believes that innovation in health can start anywhere, even inside government. As Chief Medical Officer for Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration and a Professor at the University of Florida, he works to make healthcare better for every Floridian by bringing together smart financing, clinical quality, and bold new ideas.

In the lab, Dr. Cogle made groundbreaking discoveries showing that blood vessels can serve as a hidden refuge for leukemia, research that helped open new paths to treating cancer and heart disease. Beyond the lab, he founded the Florida Health Policy Leadership Academy, which tests new methods of training local officials, nonprofit directors, and business leaders to strengthen health in their own communities.

His work has earned recognition from the National Academy of Medicine, the Milbank Memorial Fund, the American Cancer Society, and Harvard Business School. In his forthcoming book, Public Startup, Dr. Cogle shares stories from medicine and public service to show how creativity, science, and courage can transform even the most complex systems.

Upcoming Appearances

Stay tuned for upcoming events with Dr. Cogle, including thought leadership talks, book launch discussions, and interactive panels on health innovation and public policy.

These gatherings are designed to inspire, inform, and provide actionable insights for professionals, policymakers, and engaged citizens alike. Check back regularly to learn when and where you can join these opportunities to connect with Dr. Cogle and explore the future of healthcare and leadership.

  • Join Dr. Cogle as he explores how scientific integrity and thoughtful leadership can drive meaningful change in health systems and public policy. Ideal for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and engaged citizens looking to understand the intersection of medicine, science, and government.

  • Celebrate the release of Dr. Cogle’s latest book with an engaging discussion about its insights on health, innovation, and leadership. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and hear directly from Dr. Cogle about the research and ideas behind his work.

  • Participate in intimate, in-depth conversations with Dr. Cogle and other thought leaders on the future of healthcare innovation. These sessions focus on evidence-based solutions, collaboration across sectors, and actionable strategies for improving public health outcomes.

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