Ira H. Schlezinger
Consultant

Ira Schlezinger is a nationally recognized leader in the field of healthcare planning, marketing, and strategic communications. Programs implemented by Schlezinger throughout his career have not only garnered awards and respect, but were instrumental in the financial turnaround of three hospital systems.

Schlezinger lead the charge in implementing programs that not only improve patient satisfaction and preferences, but also foster morale among physicians and employees providing care. His strategic marketing campaigns received numerous regional and national awards for strengthening name recognition and patient preference in three separate media markets.

Schlezinger was among the first in his field to recognize the need for an integrated approach to healthcare communications and planning. His unique strategies have since become the communications model for over 30 hospital systems and healthcare organizations nationally.

Over the course of his career, Schlezinger served as the resident strategic planning expert on numerous committees, boards, and physician groups. He also lends his expertise to others as a strategic consultant specializing in planning, team building, vision development and crisis intervention.

Schlezinger earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He also holds masters degrees in Public Administration and Organizational Development from the University of Dayton and the University of Tulsa, respectively. He is the past president of the American Hospital Association's Society for Healthcare Planning and Marketing and received the AHA's Corning Award for Planning Excellence.