About

Dana Evans

I retired in 2020 after 7 years as a practicing physician, 13 years as a health plan administrator and consultant, and 18 years in the pharmaceutical industry. Before retirement, I was a Director of Medical Affairs for Genentech, a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California.  In that role I managed a group of clinicians who provided clinical, scientific and managed care expert support to account teams who called on payors, government programs, institutional providers and distribution partners across the country.

I obtained my medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and completed a residency in Family Medicine at Southwest Memorial Hospital in Houston.  I practiced family medicine in Texas, including obstetrics and surgery, for seven years.  In 1992, I left clinical practice to begin a career in administrative medicine.  My resume includes positions as medical director, chief medical officer and executive officer for regional and national health plans, as well as positions in the pharmaceutical industry with GlaxoSmithKline and Genentech.  I have also been a managed care consultant for health plans and physician organizations. 

My areas of expertise include executive management, health care systems, cost-effectiveness and value-based care models, and clinical research models – including health care economics and outcomes research.

I was born in St. David’s Hospital in Austin, went to elementary school here (Rosedale Elementary), then graduated high school in Temple Texas.  I am an Aggie, class of 1978.

In retirement I propose to spend more time thinking about ways to improve the quality of life in Austin.  My wife and I live in downtown Austin, so I will focus a lot on downtown.  Quality of life is not just about politics, so I will write about a lot of topics, including health care.  

The purpose of this blog is to promote the sharing of ideas to improve the Austin Experience – not just improving the quality of life in Austin, but keeping it uniquely Austin.  You are invited to comment, and disagree if you like.  Always be civil and respectful – and if you disagree with a position or proposal – be prepared to offer an alternative solution.  Preserving the status quo is not an option.