R. Scott Boots, MPA
Founder
Health Cares Exchange Initiative
R. Scott Boots founded the Health Cares Exchange Initiative (HCEI) in 1992 after witnessing the profound impact of compassion fatigue and burnout among caregivers. Through HCEI, he developed a dynamic and evidence‑informed self‑care skills seminar based on the first nationwide focus groups with both paid and unpaid care providers. He has since adapted and delivered this program to diverse audiences across the United States and the United Kingdom, including healthcare professionals, administrators, educators, clergy, social workers, individuals living with chronic illness or addiction, and those experiencing minority stress.
Scott has long recognized the significant personal and systemic costs of burnout, including reduced access to care, increased absenteeism and turnover, preventable errors, and heightened risk of harm for both patients and employees. His seminar guides participants in understanding their own experiences and stressors, using reflective discussion, writing, and experiential exercises to build healthier responses and strengthen their capacity to care for themselves and others.