Deborah “Nurse Deb” Ault, RN, is a health care strategist, author, and speaker with more than 30 years of experience spanning medical management, evidence-based care oversight, patient advocacy, and employer-sponsored health plan design. Her work focuses on aligning clinical accountability, patient safety, equity, and sustainable health care economics. Known for her bold, patient-centered approach to health care reform, Deborah has contributed to multiple books on health care leadership, patient advocacy, and system transformation, and was featured in the health care documentary It’s Not Personal, It’s Just Healthcare. Through her writing, speaking, and consulting, she challenges traditional health care models while advocating for transparency, accountability, and outcomes-driven care that serves both patients and employers.