Alexander Rakul, MHA, PhD, Chief Administration Officer for Kaiser Permanente’s Central Valley Service Area

In this episode, Alexander Rakul, MHA, PhD, Chief Administration Officer for Kaiser Permanente’s Central Valley Service Area, joins the podcast to discuss post-pandemic challenges facing health systems and key priorities for the year ahead. He shares how understanding patient needs, helping patients navigate complex systems, and optimizing care for older populations are shaping strategy, along with the importance of supporting primary care physicians and identifying new opportunities for sustainable growth.