Bruce Spurlock, MD, is president and CEO of Cynosure Health, a healthcare improvement organization whose vision is to create the day when suboptimal care is eliminated, and when safe, reliable, and affordable healthcare is a reality for every patient. Dr. Spurlock also leads and advises large improvement collaboratives at the regional, state, and national levels designed to accelerate the implementation of evidence-based practices. Currently, he is an adjunct associate professor with Stanford University.  He is a nationally known speaker on a broad range of healthcare topics, including: translating policy into practice; health care trends; and effectively engaging every stakeholder to drive improvement.

Prior to developing his national consulting practice, Dr. Spurlock was the executive vice president for the California Healthcare Association (CHA), where he served as CHA’s expert in physician group relations, health policy, and quality and performance measurement.  Dr. Spurlock also practiced internal medicine as a senior physician, was the co-chair on the Wellness Committee, and chief of patient education for the Sacramento Area with The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. He participated on the American Hospital Association’s Quality Leadership Team, and on state and national advisory committees, is published in local, state, and national journals, and has served on the boards of diverse healthcare organizations.

Dr. Spurlock also serves as the vice-president of the Raise Your Hand Foundation. The foundation works to support the rebuilding and renewing of war-torn West African countries by focusing on a precious resource, young adults. Through education, leadership development, and promoting new professionals, they aim to enhance the capabilities of the people in this region to improve their lives and the people around them.

Dr. Spurlock is a lover of wine, photography, and travel.

Written by Bruce Spurlock, MD