Staff

Our consultants have significant experience in contemporary and practical problem solving and provide our clients with candid recommendations and solutions based on their hands-on industry expertise and a solid track record of successful results.

Frank Govern, Ph.D., Founder and CEO - Frank began his career in 1973 in the U.S. health care industry. After serving in the U.S. Air Force and receiving his formal education, Frank was appointed to a number of chief executive positions in hospitals throughout the Northeast. From 1986 until 1999, Frank was the Chief Operating Officer of the Joint Center for Radiation Therapy (JCRT), Harvard Medical School in Boston. During his tenure, he helped to dramatically increase the size, scope, efficiency, and reputation of the JCRT.

In 1999, Frank became the Deputy Director of the Radiation Oncology Sciences Program (ROSP) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This is a multifaceted umbrella organization that coordinates all radiation oncology activities of the NCI. He also served as an NCI internal consultant. He rounded out his NCI career as the Chief of Oncology Outreach, Radiation Research Program. Frank focused on expanding minority participation in radiation oncology clinical trials by authoring and administering the Cancer Disparities Research Partnership Program (CDRP). His efforts also included the clinical and research application of the telemedicine system, TELESYNERGY®, to enhance the effort to reduce cancer disparities. Because of the success of CDRP in radiation trials, the program was awarded additional funds to expand minority participation in medical and surgical oncology clinical trials. Frank received an NIH Merit Award in 2004 for this work.

Frank is author of the book, "U.S. Health Policy and Problem Definition, A Policy Process Adrift," and has co-authored professional papers and book chapters. He has served in senior executive positions in professional and alumni organizations. Frank has also lectured at numerous universities and was an Instructor of Health Administration at Harvard Medical School while at the JCRT. He also taught many courses at Northeastern University as a Lecturer in the University College and the Graduate School of Business. He also was an Instructor at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. Frank received his B.A. from Salem State College, Massachusetts, a Masters in Administrative Science from the Carey Business School, Johns Hopkins University, and a Ph.D. in Law, Policy and Society from Northeastern University in Boston.  Click on the following link to see the list of LPS dissertation topics of this unique multi-disciplinary doctoral program and the diverse jobs and activities of its alumni.

Consulting Fellows - The Govern Group’s Consulting Fellows are other industry consultants who have a particular expertise that can be helpful to its clients. The Govern Group has worked extensively with all of its fellows and can involve them in any project; many can play critical roles in the implementation phases of the Govern Group's strategic consulting projects.

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