Summary
Senior Regional Medical Direct at Optum Speaks at Becker’s Hospital Review Meeting
During the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago, Nari Heshmati, Senior Regional Medical Director at Optum, shared insights about his career and his focus on healthcare issues. The episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.
Disrupting Healthcare
Heshmati is passionate about disrupting healthcare with cutting-edge technology. He believes that the most effective healthcare leaders will need to be adaptable and willing to try new things. To ease the burden of workforce challenges, he recommends leveraging technology such as automated text messages for patients.
Career Journey
Heshmati has extensive experience in healthcare, including clinical practice, medical management, and business development. In his career journey, he has worked with various types of hospitals and health systems. He believes that his broad experience has been valuable in his current role at Optum.
Current Focus
Currently, Heshmati is focused on three main issues in healthcare: value-based care, the patient experience, and healthcare affordability. He believes that healthcare leaders should aim to deliver high-value care that improves patient outcomes while being cost-effective. He encourages healthcare organizations to focus on the patient experience by providing personalized care and engaging with patients through technology.
Conclusion
Overall, Heshmati’s message was clear: healthcare leaders must embrace change and leverage technology to improve healthcare outcomes. By focusing on value, the patient experience, and affordability, healthcare providers can make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.
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This episode aired on 04/11/2023 and can be listened here.
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