Erik Abel | Thought Leader Portfolio (clean hero, blog, and about). Erik Abel is a healthcare strategist and operator bridging clinical, payer, and MedTech ecosystems to scale AI and digital health solutions that improve access, outcomes, and profitability across fee-for-service, hybrid, and value-based models. With over two decades of leadership translating innovation into reimbursable, market-ready solutions—including a nine-figure acquisition, nationwide diagnostic deployment, and measurable payer adoption—he is recognized for advancing healthcare innovation and commercial growth through research, thought leadership, and advisory work that converts complex care, technology, and policy environments into sustainable value across the healthcare continuum.