The Leifer Group is a health care strategic consulting firm based is Leawood, Kansas (suburban Kansas City). John Leifer, the senior consultant, brings more than 30 years of industry experience to this clients. He is the author of two, critically-acclaimed books: 1) After You Hear It's Cancer: A Guide to Navigating the Difficult Journey Ahead (Rowman and Littlefield 2014); 2) The Myths of Modern Medicine: The Alarming Truth About American Health Care. The Leifer Group is known for its cutting-edge strategic thinking and direct, results-oriented style. The company has worked with hundreds of hospitals, health systems, physician practices, MCOs, and governmental agencies. It is now also focusing on major employer/purchasers.