Did you catch the interview with Dr. Bruce Meyer, Highmark’s Chief Population Health Officer, that appeared recently in Highmark Health’s Digital Magazine?
Here are some highlights from his interview with writer Catherine Clements:
- On Highmark’s Living Health model: “It’s about whole-person health, including physical, mental and social health. We’re not just managing the disease, we’re taking care of the person who has the disease at the individual, human level.”
- His purpose-driven role as the chief population health officer: “I’m focused on working with my team to create systems of care that serve the largest number of people in the most effective and efficient way. It's about ensuring people get to the right provider at the right time and receive optimal care the first time they need it, without unnecessary care or unnecessary variation in that care.”
- The power of prevention: “True population health is about how we prevent you from winding up in an emergency room due to preventable conditions like a stroke or heart attack, or how we manage conditions like high blood pressure when life circumstances complicate traditional medical approaches.”
- Communication and health literacy: “We must consider how to communicate effectively so individuals can understand their treatment plan and actively participate.”
- Teamwork drives success: “While I hold the title of chief population health officer, there are thousands of individuals across Highmark Health who are focused on this kind of work every day.”
Read the full interview with Dr. Meyer here.
Quick Info
Never miss out on what matters. Subscribe to our emails and stay informed.
