On October 11th, Amy will serve on the panel “HIT – Ensuring ROI, Improving Physician Satisfaction and More” at Becker’s Annual Health IT + Revenue Cycle Conference. As part of an ongoing series, Becker’s is talking to healthcare leaders who plan to speak at the conference, which will take place October 9-12, 2019 in Chicago.
To learn more about the conference and Amy’s session, click here.
Question: What is the No. 1 principle you uphold and practice to effectively lead a team?
Amy Lee: Transparent, timely, and consistent communication that sets clear expectations and allows for nimble course changes as the team and the issues they are tackling evolve.
Q: As a leader, how do you stay connected to the actual work that is being done – and not just by watching others execute, but by executing yourself? If so, how do you balance between leading and executing personally?
AL: Some days it is hard to stay out of the weeds especially when the issue is particularly challenging however I have to trust my leaders to do what they are empowered to do. I believe that to develop strong, effective teams consistent communication is essential along with a clear mission and the ability to be flexible when change is necessary,
Q: What is one topic or issue you’ve been investing time in to better understand as of late?
AL: Moving to value in the ambulatory setting by providing proactive care by a multifaceted primary care team through omnichannel solutions.
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At Becker's 4th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, taking place November 2–5 in Chicago, more than 1,500 hospital and health system executives tackle decisions that determine whether organizations thrive or merely survive: protecting margins under cost pressure, choosing where to grow, renegotiating payer relationships, stabilizing the workforce and proving real ROI on technology. This is where leaders work through them together, face-to-face. Apply for complimentary registration now.
