TRANSFORMING HEALTH IN CHICAGO

Who We Are

HC3 is a member-driven organization that harnesses the intelligence and resources of Chicago’s nationally recognized health care industry to create local solutions with a real impact. Originally founded by Leavitt Partners and MATTER in 2017, HC3 has become an independent, dynamic and member-led organization, building and creating actionable solutions.

OUR MISSION

Driving Real Change

We are Chicago’s nationally recognized health care community in action. We harness the collective intelligence and resources of Chicago’s healthcare leaders to drive meaningful change and positively influence the conditions that impact the health of our communities.

OUR VISION

We create uncommon alignment to improve the health of our communities.

OUR STORY

How Our Mission Began

Co-Founded by leadership from Leavitt Partners and MATTER in 2017, the Health Care Council of Chicago was built as a platform for health care companies in Chicago to network and share collaborative ideas to solve complex problems in the community.

Since the inception of HC3 we have endeavored to be widely inclusive of the many different stakeholders and entities that constitute our city’s health care industry. The range of expertise and skills housed in this city not only do good for its residents, but influence the nation as our innovations, research, and ideas impact the broader system.

WE SHARE ONE VISION

Meet the Team

HC3 Co-Founders

On a business trip to Nashville Tennessee, co-founder David Smith was inspired by the comradery and connectivity that the Nashville Health Care Council had fostered within their local healthcare community. Eager to find Chicago’s equivalent, Smith ascertained there was an opportunity to cultivate a cross-sector health care coalition to connect and empower Chicago’s health and business leaders.

At the time David was a member of the leadership team at Leavitt Partners and asked his industry colleague Steven Collens at MATTER to join him in co-founding this collaborative effort. By leveraging both of their entity’s resources, they established a platform for thought leadership to drive real change in Chicago’s health care ecosystem.

In 2018, David left his position at Leavitt Partners to start his own health care consulting firm, Third Horizon Strategies. HC3 continues to operate as initiative of Third Horizon Strategies.

David Smith

Co-Founder, HC3

Founder and CEO, Third Horizon Strategies

Steven Collens

Co-Founder, HC3

CEO, MATTER

HC3 Staff

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Meghan Phillipp

Executive Director, HC3

Founder and CEO, Third Horizon Strategies

Eva Alonso

Manager, HC3

Meet The Team

OUR MEMBERS & PARTNERS

Taking Action Together

HC3 welcomes individuals at all levels to participate for free, ensuring equitable access to our communications and programming. The sponsorship of our contributing members—organizations and companies that share our commitment to building a healthier, stronger community in Chicago and its surrounding areas—helps to underwrite the costs of activities that sustain our work and mission.