Summary
Dr. David Dunkle Shares Insights on Healthcare Leadership and Community-Based Care
Transitioning into Healthcare Leadership
Dr. David Dunkle, CEO at Johnson Memorial Health, started his career as a family physician but soon realized his passion was in medical leadership. He took on opportunities to lead and was eventually appointed as CEO of Johnson Memorial Hospital outside of Indianapolis. Reflecting on his transition, he said he never looked back as he could affect more lives and take care of an entire community.
Staying Positive in Hard Times
Dr. Dunkle keeps himself positive by focusing on the patients and being grateful for the opportunity to help them. He believes that it is important to stay present within an organization, whether one is a leader of a big or small system, in order to ensure success.
The Benefits of Community-Based Healthcare
According to Dr. Dunkle, it is important for healthcare organizations to make decisions locally and to collaborate rather than compete in order to best serve the community. He takes pride in his alma mater, IU Health, and their investments throughout the state. Johnson Memorial Health has great partnerships with IU Health, not just in cardiology and lab services, and they are always looking for more opportunities to collaborate.
The Future of Healthcare
Dr. Dunkle encourages his daughter to become a physician as he believes that it is a great profession and there will always be a need for doctors in the future. With his extensive background in healthcare leadership, he understands the significance of investing in the future of healthcare.
In conclusion, Dr. Dunkle’s insights on healthcare leadership and community-based care shed light on the importance of getting involved in medical leadership to make a positive impact on the community. Thank you for all your hard work – it doesn’t go unnoticed.
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This episode aired on 10/16/2022 and can be listened here.
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