John Bulger, DO, the CMO for Geisinger Health Plan, will serve on the panel, “Population health and social determinants of health initiatives.” To learn more about the conference and Dr. Bulger’s session, click here.
Question: What three areas of population health and SDOH are you watching closely right now?
Dr. John Bulger: (1) Bringing services to people rather than providing services for people. This may replace transportation as a SDOH need. (2) Access to broadband. (3) Access to healthy food and help with preparation.
Q: What’s the centerpiece of an effective SDOH program?
JB: The ability to collaborate and listen to those in one’s community who are living this every day. They know where the needs are, and helping them is critical.
Q: What is the most underrated trait of the best leaders?
JB: The ability to learn from and absorb what isn’t said.
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