About RBA - Testimonials

"I have known and respected Robert for many years. He has always had a grasp of health care issues and a sharp strategic mind."

Michael D. Bromberg, Chairman
Capitol Health Group, LLC

"Robert Betz, Ph.D., of RBA is a seasoned, knowledgeable and pragmatic healthcare policy expert who understands the dynamics of federal and state legislative and regulatory issues germane to health care organizations. His access to key opinion leaders, policy makers and regulators enables him to provide his clients with incisive analysis, solid strategic direction and thoughtful recommendations as to how they can set and implement their strategic agendas. Dr. Betz's proven track record in successful lobbying initiatives on behalf of his clients, combined with his unique ability to expediently identify the salient issues and then gain support and consensus for positions benefiting his clients is evident in the success he has brought his clients over the years."

Allan Fine
Principal
Navigant Consulting

"I have worked with Robert and his organization for many years, in many different capacities. He is smart, effective, tenacious--and nice. He understands the process and the health system as well as anyone--and is very effective at navigating both Congress and the agencies."

Tom Scully
Senior Counsel, Washington, D.C.
Alston & Bird
Former Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (2001-2003)

"As an active participant in all areas of the U.S. healthcare delivery system, I have had the opportunity to work and be involved with RBA. Through the leadership of Dr. Robert Betz and the RBA team of experts, the healthcare industry is a better place. Robert and company have been able to support the non-labor side of healthcare, to both the suppliers and providers, in a manner that moves the needle in a positive direction. Robert and his team's involvement with issues, original research, position papers, media relations, and press releases have become the reference point of the industry. Through all of this RBA continues to be a beacon in the chaos of healthcare."

Ed Gravell
Vice President, Health Systems
Cardinal Health
Medical Products and Services

"Robert and his organization are a unique blend of policy insights and political contacts. He has outstanding expertise generally in health care matters and most specifically in hospital and also hospital purchasing issues."

Carol Kelly,
Director, Office of Policy
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

"Since first meeting Dr. Betz 20 years ago, I have enjoyed a relationship of trust, accomplishment, and value with his company, Robert Betz Associates, Inc. He has brought his expertise and intellect, and his company's resources, to bear on numerous crucial issues pertinent to health care and health care organizations in the U.S. Expert at public policy analysis and advocacy, Dr. Betz is a valuable resource to organizations ranging from individual hospitals to systems, large associations and influential foundations. His commitment is to service as his clients enjoy his knowledge base as a speaker and consultant, as well as benefit from his strategic alliance."

D. McWilliams Kessler
President
H.H. Kessler Foundation

"Robert Betz [Associates] has always provided prompt, consistent, professional service over the past decade. I continue to be pleased with the value-added benefits this group brings to the table."

Richard C. Thomas
Administrator,
The Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital