Molly Daughtry currently serves as Vice President of MedStar Health’s Care Transformation Organization. Ms. Daughtry oversees a large and dynamic operation dedicated to improving the quality and reach of care management services. In this role, Ms. Daughtry leads with a people-first approach—balancing strategic vision with a genuine commitment to supporting teams, enhancing programs, and strengthening partnerships.
Before stepping into this leadership position, Ms. Daughtry spent years developing, implementing, and leading a wide range of behavioral health programs. These initiatives have helped expand access to care, improve client outcomes, and build stronger systems of support for individuals and families. Drawing on both clinical insight and organizational expertise, Ms. Daughtry has a proven ability to bring ideas to life—translating innovative concepts into practical, sustainable programs that make a real difference.
Colleagues often describe Ms. Daughtry as an approachable and mission-driven leader who values collaboration, integrity, and innovation. Whether working alongside frontline staff or shaping organization-wide strategies, she is dedicated to creating environments where people feel empowered to grow and deliver their best work.
At the heart of Ms. Daughtry’s career is a simple belief: health care should be accessible, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of every population. This belief continues to guide her leadership and fuels a lifelong commitment to advancing health care at every level.
Research Interests
Molly Daughtry's research interests include
- Care management
- Primary care
- Behavioral health
- Digital engagement
- Quality improvement
Selected Research
Daughtry ML, Miller KE, Brennan D, Brodine JB. Patient engagement pilot for uncontrolled hypertension: Implications for quality, safety, and population health. Front Health Serv. 2025;5. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/health-services/articles/10.3389/frhs.2025.1474634/full [frontiersin.org]. Accessed Oct 27, 2025. doi: 10.3389/frhs.2025.1474634.
Research Areas
- Health Economics, Systems, and PolicyHealth Services/Quality/OutcomesPopulation HealthPrimary Care/PediatricsPsychiatry/Mental Health
