Garry Kauffman is a highly experienced respiratory care and healthcare executive with over four decades of leadership experience. He brings extensive expertise in clinical leadership, healthcare management, and respiratory care strategy.
Professional Experience
Kauffman Consulting, LLC (2015–Present)
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (2012–2015)
Select Medical (2011–2012) – CEO, Select Specialty Hospital, York, PA
Lancaster General Health (2003–2010)
- Director, Strategic Implementation (2007–2010)
- Administrative Director, HBO & Wound Care Center, Renal Services (2003–2007)
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) (2002–2003) – Chief Operating Officer
Orthopaedic Surgeons of Central Pennsylvania (2001–2002)
KDV Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, Ltd. (2000–2001)
York Health System/South Central Community Health (1992–2000)
- Director, Operations Support (1997–2000)
- Administrative Director, Medical Service Line (1996–1997)
- Director, Pulmonary Services (1992–1996)
St. Joseph Hospital (1980–1992)
- Director, Therapeutics-Rehabilitation Medicine Service Line (1988–1992)
- Administrative Director, Respiratory Care Services (1980–1988)
York Hospital (1977–1980)
- Critical Respiratory Care Coordinator (1979–1980)
- Director of Clinical Education (1977–1979)
Lebanon Valley Hospital (1976–1977) – Director of Cardiology,
Respiratory Therapy & EEG Departments
Education
Pennsylvania State University – Master of Public Administration,
Healthcare Administration Track (1987)
York College-St. Joseph Hospital School of Respiratory Therapy –
Diploma in Respiratory Therapy (1976)
Franklin and Marshall College – Bachelor of Arts, Pre-Healing Arts (1974)
Professional Affiliations & Leadership
Garry Kauffman is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
and the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC). He served as
President of ACHE of the Triad in 2015 and received the Regents Award for Exceptional
Leadership in 2022.
His professional affiliations include the American Lung Association, North Carolina Society
for Respiratory Care, Pennsylvania Society for Respiratory Care, and other healthcare
organizations. He has also served as Adjunct Faculty at Harrisburg Area Community College
and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Forsyth County.
Publications
Garry Kauffman has contributed to publications covering respiratory care leadership,
healthcare management, workplace change, and the value and efficiency of respiratory care.
- “Seeking Out the Hidden Leaders in Your Department” – AARC Newsroom (2022)
- “Mastering Change in the RT Workplace” – AARC Newsroom (2020)
- “Determining the Value-Efficiency of Respiratory Care” – Respiratory Care (2021)
- Co-author, Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition (2020)
- “Can Respiratory Care Survive as a Profession?” – AARC Times (2019)
- Respiratory Department Productivity: A Guide – e-book (2020)
Presentations
Garry Kauffman has presented at respiratory care and healthcare conferences and educational
programs on leadership, evidence-based practice, operational performance, healthcare
management, and the value of respiratory care services.
- “Got Cred? Cultivating Your Executive Presence” – AHVAP Annual Conference (2024)
- “Practicing Evidence-Based Respiratory Care” – AARC Webinar (2022)
- “Creating an RT Performance Dashboard” – AARC Congress (2021)
- “Value-Efficiency: Pivoting Our Value Proposition” – Vizient Respiratory Care Network (2022)
- “Making the Case for Respiratory Care Services” – AARC Summer Forum (2018)
- “Business Acumen 101” – AARC Congress (2015)