David Leal

Research Associate

Salt Lake City, UT

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David Leal is a research associate at Leavitt Partners. He provides intelligence to Leavitt Partners’ clients by gathering data and information on the changing healthcare landscape through strategic research, analysis, and interviews with healthcare professionals. His work is focused on issues related to strategic growth plans, healthcare policy, and health insurance programs.  

Prior to joining Leavitt Partners, he worked in various healthcare environments, such as a clinic, hospital, and medical insurance setting. Most recently, he worked at Aetna, a managed healthcare company that sells traditional and consumer directed healthcare insurance and related services. He developed and implemented strategies and policies to direct operations and major projects.  

Mr. Leal earned his master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Utah and a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration from Brigham Young University – Idaho.