Episode Details

About James Kirby:

James Kirby is a dedicated and innovative leader in the healthcare industry, currently serving as the Chief Commercial Officer at Kroger Health. With a PharmD and a board certification in pharmacotherapy, James is committed to integrating health services into retail environments to enhance consumer health outcomes. At Kroger Health, he spearheads the Food as Medicine strategy, promoting a holistic approach that aligns food, pharmacy, and healthcare. His personal journey and professional expertise drive his passion for creating a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem that addresses the overall health needs of individuals. James is also an adjunct professor, and a Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association, and actively contributes to advancing healthcare through strategic partnerships and industry collaboration.

Things You’ll Learn:

1. Discover how Kroger Health is leveraging its extensive network of stores, including pharmacies and convenient care clinics, to integrate health services into retail environments.
2. Learn about the importance of aligning food, pharmacy, and healthcare services to enhance consumer health outcomes through a holistic approach.
3. Gain insights from Jim Kirby's personal story, which underscores the need to understand a patient's overall health needs, including dietary habits, for better health management.
4. Find out how Kroger Health is implementing strategies like a food health score to guide customers toward healthier food choices and potentially reduce healthcare costs.
5. Explore the potential for a national nutrition security measure, involving both health and retail sectors, to improve health outcomes on a national level.

Resources:

• Connect with and follow Jim Kirby on LinkedIn and contact him at jim.kirby@kroger.com.
• Follow Kroger Health on LinkedIn and Instagram and visit their website. 
• Visit the Nourishing Change Conference on their website.