Meet Stacey B. Lee:
The Healthcare Negotiation Expert Healthcare Leaders Turn To
Bridging Healthcare, Law, and Negotiation
When healthcare organizations face their most challenging negotiations—from physician recruitment to complex care delivery partnerships—they call Stacey Lee. As the creator of the HEAR™ Approach, she’s trained over 2,000 healthcare professionals across 125+ organizations to navigate the conversations that determine success in medicine, care delivery, and healthcare business.
Current Leadership
Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Joint appointments at Carey Business School and Bloomberg School of Public Health
Creator of the HEAR™ Approach
The only negotiation framework designed specifically for healthcare’s unique challenges
Fulbright Specialist
International recognition for expertise in healthcare and negotiation
Creator of the HEAR™ Approach
Multiple teaching excellence awards at Johns Hopkins
Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Joint appointments at Carey Business School and Bloomberg School of Public Health
Creator of the HEAR™ Approach
The only negotiation framework designed specifically for healthcare’s unique challenges
Fulbright Specialist
International recognition for expertise in healthcare and negotiation
Award-Winning Educator
Multiple teaching excellence awards at Johns Hopkins
Professional Experience
Former In-House Counsel
Major healthcare corporations – navigated complex regulatory and business negotiations
Former Securities Litigator
High-stakes legal negotiations and dispute resolution
Former Securities Litigator
High-stakes legal negotiations and dispute resolution
Court-Appointed Mediator
Specialized expertise in healthcare conflict resolution
Former Academic Program Director
Full-Time MBA Program leadership and innovation
Former Academic Program Director
Full-Time MBA Program leadership and innovation
Featured Expert and Thought Leader
Media Appearances
Academic Publications
Yale Journal of Health Policy and Ethics, Journal of Business Ethics
Speaking Engagements
Major healthcare conferences
Academic medical centers
Professional associations
Media Appearances
Academic Publications
Yale Journal of Health Policy and Ethics, Journal of Business Ethics
Speaking Engagements
Major healthcare conferences
Academic medical centers
Professional associations
Creator of the HEAR™ Approach
Recognizing that traditional negotiation strategies fall short in healthcare’s complex environment, Stacey developed the HEAR™ Approach—a framework specifically designed for healthcare’s ethical complexity, emotional weight, and overlapping hierarchies.
This innovative approach has been adopted by healthcare professionals from clinical teams to C-suite executives, helping them navigate negotiations with clarity, confidence, and collaboration.