Dr. Chris Johnson

Dr. Chris Johnson

Keynote Speaker: Emergency Physician, Founder of End the Opioid Crisis & Public Health Advocate

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Dr. Chris Johnson Biography

Dr. Chris Johnson is a board-certified emergency physician with experience addressing the opioid crisis, serving as a staff physician at Allina Health and as a board member of Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing. Johnson is recognized as a national expert on the opioid and heroin epidemic and has delivered keynote presentations and TEDx talks across the United States, including his address, "The Opioid Epidemic: How the Medical Industry Created a Public Health Crisis," which examines how industry priorities contributed to the public health crisis. His advocacy focuses on reforming a medical system that has prioritized business interests over patient safety, drawing from firsthand experience with patients whose addictions began with prescriptions for minor injuries.

Johnson founded End the Opioid Crisis, a platform that shares his message with healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public. He has advised leaders at local and national levels on strategies to address the opioid epidemic. Johnson's public speaking incorporates data and comparative analysis, such as lower opioid crisis rates in Britain and Germany, to illustrate the impact of differing economic incentives on public health outcomes. He also critiques current treatments, including medication-assisted therapy, highlighting their limitations in reducing overdose risks and mortality.

Johnson's work in emergency medicine and his leadership in opioid crisis advocacy position him as a prominent voice in public health. His presentations address systemic failures and encourage comprehensive solutions beyond treatment funding, resonating with both medical and non-medical audiences.

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Dr. Chris Johnson Speaking Topics

The Opioid Epidemic: How the Medical Industry Created a Public Health Crisis

In this talk Johnson discusses the evolution of the opioid epidemic in America and explains how and why it happened. He discusses what about the American system made us particularly vulnerable to a crisis like this, which has not happened in other countries like Germany and Japan. Finally, he also discusses the phases of the epidemic - from prescription to heroin to fentanyl - and how they are essentially just different faces of the same problem.

Dr. Chris Johnson Videos

Opioid epidemic: the medical industry created a public health crisis
How the Medical Industry Created a Public Health Crisis

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What topics does Dr. Chris Johnson speak about?

Dr. Chris Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Public Health, Healthcare, Health & Wellness, Science, Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health and Social Activism.

Where does Dr. Chris Johnson travel from?

Dr. Chris Johnson generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dr. Chris Johnson?

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Dr. Chris Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Medicine, Public Health and Healthcare. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Chris Johnson for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dr. Chris Johnson generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dan Schneider, Ryan Hampton and Daniel Buccino. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Chris Johnson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/04/2026.

Dr. Chris Johnson Speaking Topics

  • The Opioid Epidemic: How the Medical Industry Created a Public Health Crisis

    In this talk Johnson discusses the evolution of the opioid epidemic in America and explains how and why it happened. He discusses what about the American system made us particularly vulnerable to a crisis like this, which has not happened in other countries like Germany and Japan. Finally, he also discusses the phases of the epidemic - from prescription to heroin to fentanyl - and how they are essentially just different faces of the same problem.

Dr. Chris Johnson Videos

Opioid epidemic: the medical industry created a public health crisis
How the Medical Industry Created a Public Health Crisis

Dr. Chris Johnson Reviews

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    Wellstone, Inc. - Mar 26 2024

  • How do I book Dr. Chris Johnson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Chris Johnson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dr. Chris Johnson, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Chris Johnson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Chris Johnson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Chris Johnson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. Chris Johnson are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Chris Johnson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. Chris Johnson speak about?

    Dr. Chris Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Medicine, Public Health, Healthcare, Health & Wellness, Science, Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health and Social Activism.
  • Where does Dr. Chris Johnson travel from?

    Dr. Chris Johnson generally travels from Minneapolis, MN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Chris Johnson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Chris Johnson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Chris Johnson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dr. Chris Johnson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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