by
Gus Iversen, Editor in Chief | April 15, 2022
From the April 2022 issue of HealthCare Business News magazine
Following this experience, I knew I wanted to learn more about other aspects of the healthcare industry and hone my business experience. I made the difficult but amazing decision to leave Baltimore and join McKinsey and Company. My time with McKinsey was integral to developing a problem solving and strategic toolkit, learning how to drive large-scale transformations, and understanding how system thinking creates impact.
Then, I moved to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and became their medical strategist. My work there focused on organizational strategic planning including the development of a long-term strategic plan, partnering with leaders to drive pharmaceutical developments, and understanding the most impactful ways to support CF care centers to deliver optimal care, which have been key additions to my skill set and something I utilize daily in my new role. In 2019, I made the move to Unity Health Care, first as chief medical officer, before assuming the role of president and CEO in January 2022. I continued to practice medicine as a pediatrician focusing on asthma care and I believe my time with patients is critical to my ability to be a successful CEO.
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HCB News: How long have you been with Unity Health Care and what drew you there?
JHB: I joined Unity in November 2019, just a few months before COVID-19 hit. Unity’s mission was what really drew me in. I had long been aware of the work of the organization, and in some ways becoming its CMO was my dream job. This work is my passion. I have been working to reduce health disparities since I began my career two decades ago and I carry that passion to advance health equity to my work today. My family has a long history in DC and I’m committed to doing my part in creating a better future for our community. I believe my unique background made me particularly well suited to lead Unity Health Care at this critical moment in time.
HCB News: How would you describe the leadership style of the organization?
JHB: We have an unbelievable job to do every day. Our team of nearly 1,000 serves more than 1 in 7 district residents annually. I am the organization’s first new CEO in more than 30 years, so the leadership style of the organization will be evolving some as I continue to build out our team, but the critical work we do remains the same. I’m focused on ensuring Unity is a place of dignity and respect for our patients, integrating into our community and being a strong partner to other organizations in the healthcare and social service ecosystem in the District. Based on the potential impact we can have as the largest FQHC in the city, I hope that our leadership style is innovative and collaborative.
