Matthew Popovich, PhD, is Chief Quality Officer (CQO) at the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). In this role, he oversees the Quality Division, including Analytics and Research Services, the Center for Perioperative Medicine, Payment and Practice Management, Practice Guidelines, and Quality and Regulatory Affairs. He works out of the Washington, D.C., office.
Matt has a PhD in US Urban History. He is NOT related to the coach of the San Antonio Spurs, Gregg Popovich.
Matt has worked with physicians responsible for federal and regulatory policy development on the Quality Payment Program, measure development, health equity, hospital accreditation, departmental administration, occupational health, environmental health, and health IT. He worked collaboratively across ASA departments and with physician leaders to develop guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Popovich received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and history from Purdue University. He received his Master of Arts degree and Doctor of Philosophy degree in American urban history at the University of Illinois-Chicago.