Alisahah Jackson, MD
About Alisahah Jackson, MD
Alisahah Jackson, MD, serves as the System Vice President of Population Health Innovation and Policy at CommonSpirit Health, focusing on innovative approaches to population health management. She has a strong background in family medicine and has held various leadership roles in healthcare organizations, including Atrium Health and Carolinas HealthCare System.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Alisahah Jackson, MD, serves as the System Vice President for Population Health Innovation and Policy at CommonSpirit Health. She has held this position since 2020, focusing on innovative strategies to enhance population health management. Her role involves developing and implementing policies that address social determinants of health and promote health equity.
Previous Experience at Atrium Health
Prior to her current role, Alisahah Jackson worked at Atrium Health in various capacities. She served as the Chief Community Impact Officer from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on community health initiatives. Additionally, she was the Interim Chair of the Department of Family Medicine for six months in 2019 and held the position of Vice President/System Medical Director for Community Health from 2016 to 2018.
Educational Background
Alisahah Jackson earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Music from Case Western Reserve University, which she completed from 1996 to 2000. Furthermore, she studied Faculty Development at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, achieving Fellow status from 2012 to 2013.
Expertise in Family Medicine and Health Equity
Alisahah Jackson has a strong background in family medicine, which underpins her leadership in population health innovation. Her expertise includes developing policies that address social determinants of health and promote health equity. She has held various roles in family medicine, including Associate Professor and Residency Director at Carolinas HealthCare System.
Leadership in Health Justice Initiatives
Alisahah Jackson is the President of the Lloyd Dean Institute for Humankindness & Health Justice. In this role, she advocates for health justice and works on initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for underserved populations.