Dr. Ryu cultivates a spirit of innovation and transformation across Geisinger, driving new approaches to some of healthcare’s most complex problems and leading efforts to make better health easier. This includes initiatives like Geisinger 65 Forward senior-focused, concierge healthcare centers, which led to a 40% reduction in emergency department visits; and Geisinger Transformation, which resulted in a $509 million financial improvement across 120 initiatives in a nearly 3-year period. One example of his championing digital tools and technology is the Geisinger-designed AI algorithm to identify those at higher risk for colon cancer, resulting in clinical interventions for 1 in 13 patients versus the standard 1 in 154. Dr. Ryu sets the tone for the organization’s culture with quarterly all-staff and clinical forums and support of many continual learning programs. He serves on the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, board of National Committee for Quality Assurance. He is a volunteer mentor for Carol Emmott Foundation, an organization dedicated to achieving fully inclusive gender equality in healthcare leadership and governance.
