50 Most Influential Physician Executives – 2018

Choucair is front and center on some of Kaiser Permanente's plans to tackle social determinants of health. The Oakland, Calif.-based integrated delivery system in May announced it would funnel $200 million into efforts to address housing instability. Choucair, who became the system's first chief community health officer in 2016, said Kaiser will continue to invest in hyperlocal programs over the next five years. Choucair also co-chair's Kaiser's task force on reducing gun violence.