John P.Keefe- (CPA / Financial & Operational Executive)

Board Member, Sana Healthcare

John Keefe is a seasoned financial and operational leader with a distinguished career driving growth, turnaround, and strategic excellence in hospitals, health systems, and healthcare startups. His experience spans acute, rehabilitation, and long-term acute care settings.

With deep expertise in financial analysis, technical accounting, forecasting, and capital investment, John has a strong track record in steering mergers & acquisitions and optimizing operations. He combines this with proven leadership in strategic planning, performance improvement, capital raising, investor relations, and building high-impact teams.

Key Achievements

• Led due diligence and integration for multiple hospital mergers/acquisitions, improving operational synergies and financial performance

• Designed and implemented forecasting and capital planning models that improved financial visibility and informed impactful investment decisions

• Oversaw financial functions for diverse hospital settings (acute, rehabilitation, long-term acute care), consistently delivering margin improvements and cash flow stability

• Drove performance improvement initiatives, including enhancements in cost management, revenue cycle optimization, and operational efficiency

• Secured capital funding for expansion and innovation efforts; maintained strong relationships with investors and key stakeholders

• Developed and mentored finance and operations teams to elevate capabilities and deliver long-term value