Healthcare Economist
Two decades building the economic frameworks, predictive models, and delivery systems that make surgical innovation financially sustainable.
Applied Across Institutions & Industries
Dr. Kassam developed an Integrated Service Line delivery model that embeds technology and process design directly into the economic architecture of care, translating clinical innovations into financially sustainable healthcare programs. This approach, applied across institutions and industries, has delivered consistent results.
Five Neurosurgical Programs
Consistent financial results across institutions
University of Pittsburgh, Saint John's Health Center / Pacific Neuroscience Institute, The Ottawa Hospital, Advocate Aurora Health Care, and Intent Medical Group: each built on the Integrated Service Line model, each delivering improved patient care alongside improved financial outcomes across different institutional types and payer environments.
Stryker Corporation
Econometrics & optics consulting
Advising one of the world's largest medical technology companies on the economic dimensions of surgical technology development and deployment.
JLL Property Investments
Next-generation life sciences ecosystem
Partnering with JLL to apply integrated service line thinking to the physical infrastructure of healthcare innovation, creating the next generation life sciences ecosystem.
Neeka Health
Dr. Kassam founded Neeka Health to operationalize his economic frameworks, including DRG-level econometric tools, predictive analytics, and quality-metric performance systems, building platforms that solve specific, measurable economic failures in healthcare delivery, clinical research, and population wellness.
Over $50 million in capital raised · Next-generation digital health technology and clinical research organization
Chief Medical Officer, NHL Alumni Association
As Chief Medical Officer for the National Hockey League Alumni Association, Dr. Kassam leads health and wellness initiatives for vulnerable populations in transition. His team launched one of the largest decentralized multinational virtual trials examining Social Determinants of Health and quality of life in this cohort via a purpose-built digital wellness platform.
Glenn Healy
President, NHL Alumni Association
“The players and families in the NHL Alumni Association face unique challenges, and the Neeka Platform is the only platform we trust. From enhanced privacy needs to insights based on social determinants of health, Neeka is the most comprehensive wellness platform.”
Healthcare Economics in Practice
Dr. Kassam's multi-part series in Becker's Hospital Review provided hospitals with data-driven frameworks for navigating the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Healthcare Economics Meets Clinical Excellence
Dr. Kassam brings a rare combination of surgical expertise and economic insight to every engagement. Whether you represent a health system seeking operational transformation or an organization exploring the economics of innovation, we welcome the conversation.