Summary
CEO of Osceola Medical Center Discusses Healthcare Strategy: Interview with Kelly Macken-Marble
Transitioning to a New Role
Kelly Macken-Marble, the Chief Executive Officer at Osceola Medical Center, recently sat down with us to discuss her experiences transitioning into her new role at the organization. She emphasized the importance of improving patient access, understanding population health needs, and supporting care providers to reduce burnout. With a focus on collaboration and partnership, she is excited to expand the services offered through Osceola Medical Center and provide care in rural areas.
Impact of Inflation & Staffing Shortages on Healthcare Strategy
During the interview, Kelly also spoke about the challenges faced in the healthcare industry due to inflation and staffing shortages. She explained how these factors are affecting the strategy for rural healthcare and the importance of finding creative solutions to overcome them. She also highlighted the need for healthcare organizations to work together and collaborate to provide quality care.
Retail and Tech Giants in Healthcare
Kelly also shared her perspective on the entry of retail and tech giants into the healthcare space. She believes that these businesses can help address the issue of patient access and provide opportunities for care, especially in rural areas. With a focus on value-based care and continuous improvement, she sees these partnerships as a positive change in the industry that can benefit patients and providers alike.
The Future of Healthcare Collaborations
In her interview, Kelly emphasized the importance of collaboration and partnership, especially in the current landscape of the healthcare industry. With more collaborations amongst healthcare systems and organizations, she believes that care in rural areas can be greatly improved. She hopes that her new role at Osceola Medical Center can expand the services provided through partnerships and collaboration and lead to better healthcare outcomes for patients.
In summary, Kelly Macken-Marble’s insightful discussion on healthcare strategy highlights the importance of collaboration and creativity in addressing industry challenges. With a focus on improving patient access, supporting care providers, and embracing new partnerships and collaborations, Osceola Medical Center is well-positioned to provide quality healthcare services to rural populations.
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This episode aired on 11/09/2022 and can be listened here.
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