Jos de Blok is the founder and CEO of Buurtzorg (neighborhood nursing). Founded in 2006 with one team of four nurses, Buurtzorg has transformed home-based health care in the Netherlands and it has created an innovative method for nursing care at home.

Jos de Blok is a nurse by education and considered a change agent when it comes to the organization of community based (home) care. Before he established Buurtzorg he had several senior management positions in home care organizations including director Innovations for medical services.
He is a globally recognized keynote speaker, changemaker and visionary.

As a community based and client centered organization, Buurtzorg connects highly qualified licensed nurses and clients to create positive and proactive solutions that are effective, holistic, and sustainable.