Philip Bredesen
Keynote Speaker: Co-Host of Bipartisan Podcast "You Might Be Right"; Governor of Tennessee 2003-2011; Healthcare Reform Advocate
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Philip Bredesen Biography
Philip Bredesen, a Democrat, served as Tennessee’s governor from 2003 to 2011, earning a reputation for pragmatic, nonpartisan leadership. In 2006, he won re-election with more votes than any governor in state history and became the first in over a century to carry all 95 counties. Before politics, Bredesen built a managed care business from his home in 1980, growing it into an NYSE-listed company with 6,000 employees. As governor, he reformed TennCare, led national eHealth initiatives, and co-chaired the National Governors Association task force on health reform. He is the author of "Fresh Medicine: How to Fix Reform and Build a Sustainable Health Care System", praised by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham for blending business, political, and historical insight.
Since leaving office, Bredesen has focused on fostering civil, bipartisan dialogue. He co-hosts the podcast “You Might Be Right” with Republican former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. Produced by the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy at the University of Tennessee, the show features conversations with policymakers, academics, and thought leaders on topics ranging from economic and education policy to federal governance. The podcast has been recognized for encouraging respectful discourse and thoughtful engagement across party lines.
Through both his public service and media work, Bredesen exemplifies a commitment to pragmatic governance, civic dialogue, and health care reform, showing that collaboration across political divides can be both meaningful and impactful.
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As a Democratic governor in a very red state, Governor Bredesen tackled numerous contentious issues: reform of the Medicaid system, substantial changes in both K-12 and higher education and designing and implementing the large budget cuts that were necessary during the current recession. Despite this, he remained a highly popular governor-re-elected by a landslide and exiting office with strong support from both sides of the aisle.
As a successful entrepreneur, mayor and governor, Bredesen believes that true leadership is about finding common ground and that the key to success is a command of the art of persuasion. His real world experience and examples of what works offer audiences a refreshing perspective that will also challenge them to raise the bar.
As one of the most successful two-term governors in Tennessee history, Governor Bredesen was actively involved with a broad range of issues at both the state and national level-including health care, education reform, job creation, fiscal policy, green energy and land conservation.
His broad experience and practical, down-to-earth approach to the issues of the day make him a much sought-after keynote speaker and member of panels and smaller discussion groups. His insights and experience as a highly successful change agent in both the private and public sectors, provides audiences with unique and thought-provoking discussions.
With decades of direct experience in health care, Governor Bredesen offers audiences a commonsense and non-ideological view of our American health care system and the recent reforms. As a private-sector entrepreneur, he started an organization in the early 1980s in the managed care field and grew it to a substantial NYSE-listed company. He has been a founder of other health care businesses, including Coventry Corporation, now a Fortune 500 operator of health maintenance organizations. In the public sector, as governor, he fixed substantial problems with TennCare, the Tennessee Medicaid program that was threatening to bankrupt the state. He was responsible for several innovative programs to assist the uninsured, expanded the access of children to health insurance and oversaw public health efforts that reduced teenage smoking and infant mortality.Governor Bredesen is the author of Fresh Medicine: How to Fix Reform and Build a Sustainable Health Care System (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2010). He speaks extensively on this subject to investors, health care organizations and general audiences. Perfect for any audience wishing to get out of the weeds and take a long view of American health care, Governor Bredesen delivers memorable insights.
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What topics does Philip Bredesen speak about?
Philip Bredesen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Author, Political, Podcast Host, Bipartisan, Government and Journalist.
Where does Philip Bredesen travel from?
Philip Bredesen generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Philip Bredesen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Author and Political. The estimated speaking fee range to book Philip Bredesen for virtual events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Philip Bredesen generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Norman Ornstein, Andrew Busch and Bill Haslam. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Philip Bredesen for an upcoming event.
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As a Democratic governor in a very red state, Governor Bredesen tackled numerous contentious issues: reform of the Medicaid system, substantial changes in both K-12 and higher education and designing and implementing the large budget cuts that were necessary during the current recession. Despite this, he remained a highly popular governor-re-elected by a landslide and exiting office with strong support from both sides of the aisle.
As a successful entrepreneur, mayor and governor, Bredesen believes that true leadership is about finding common ground and that the key to success is a command of the art of persuasion. His real world experience and examples of what works offer audiences a refreshing perspective that will also challenge them to raise the bar.
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As one of the most successful two-term governors in Tennessee history, Governor Bredesen was actively involved with a broad range of issues at both the state and national level-including health care, education reform, job creation, fiscal policy, green energy and land conservation.
His broad experience and practical, down-to-earth approach to the issues of the day make him a much sought-after keynote speaker and member of panels and smaller discussion groups. His insights and experience as a highly successful change agent in both the private and public sectors, provides audiences with unique and thought-provoking discussions.
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Fresh Medicine
With decades of direct experience in health care, Governor Bredesen offers audiences a commonsense and non-ideological view of our American health care system and the recent reforms. As a private-sector entrepreneur, he started an organization in the early 1980s in the managed care field and grew it to a substantial NYSE-listed company. He has been a founder of other health care businesses, including Coventry Corporation, now a Fortune 500 operator of health maintenance organizations. In the public sector, as governor, he fixed substantial problems with TennCare, the Tennessee Medicaid program that was threatening to bankrupt the state. He was responsible for several innovative programs to assist the uninsured, expanded the access of children to health insurance and oversaw public health efforts that reduced teenage smoking and infant mortality.Governor Bredesen is the author of Fresh Medicine: How to Fix Reform and Build a Sustainable Health Care System (Atlantic Monthly Press, 2010). He speaks extensively on this subject to investors, health care organizations and general audiences. Perfect for any audience wishing to get out of the weeds and take a long view of American health care, Governor Bredesen delivers memorable insights.
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How do I book Philip Bredesen to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Philip Bredesen 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 Philip Bredesen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Philip Bredesen or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Philip Bredesen for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Philip Bredesen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Philip Bredesen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Philip Bredesen speak about?
Philip Bredesen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Author, Political, Podcast Host, Bipartisan, Government and Journalist. -
Where does Philip Bredesen travel from?
Philip Bredesen generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Philip Bredesen?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Philip Bredesen 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Philip Bredesen 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 Philip Bredesen 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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