Episode 11 | Public Health is Everywhere: How Collaboration Builds Healthier Communities with Dr. Bryan O. Buckley
In this episode, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun sits down with Dr. Bryan O. Buckley, Head of Public Health and Community Impact at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, for a conversation about how everyone, no matter the industry, plays a role in public health. Together they discuss system changes needed, such as p...
What role do we all play in shaping the health of our communities?
In this episode, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun sits down with Dr. Bryan O. Buckley, Head of Public Health and Community Impact at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, for a conversation about how no matter the industry, everyone has a role to play in improving health outcomes. Together, they explore the system changes needed to strengthen public health, including deeper collaboration between the public and private sectors and the power of coalitions to expand access to care. The discussion also highlights how complex population data can be translated into practical initiatives that drive meaningful impact in communities. Dr. Buckley also reflects on how becoming a father has shaped his perspective and deepened his commitment to the field, reinforcing the idea that advancing public health today is a responsibility we carry for future generations.
PHAB supports partnerships between health care and public health by helping health care organizations align strategies across population health needs.
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