In this episode, we are joined by Daniel G. Gollins, President of Texas Children's Pediatrics and Texas Children's Urgent Care, to discuss his background, top priorities from both patient & physician standpoints, how he anticipates his team's role to evolve over the next year and a half, and more.
Summary
Texas Children's Pediatrics President Talks Patient Care and Growth
Background and Priorities
Daniel G. Gollins, President of Texas Children's Pediatrics and Texas Children's Urgent Care, has over 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry. With an undergraduate and master's degree from the University of Central Florida, he shifted his focus from patient care to the business side of healthcare due to his better understanding of finance and analytics. His top priorities include providing high-quality best-in-class experiences, access for families, engagement, and wellness for their physicians and staff.
Role of Texas Children's Pediatrics and Urgent Care
Texas Children's Pediatrics is undergoing a period of growth and expansion with new hospitals and urgent care centers opening over the next 18 months. To ensure cohesion among its network, Dan believes transparency and communication are key. He is most excited about the opportunities to build upon their successful operations, such as their integrated behavioral health program. Dan anticipates his team's role will evolve over the next year and a half to focus on an integrated healthcare model, providing families with more support and access to services.
Virtual Care Programs
Texas Children's Pediatrics has implemented virtual care programs quickly, which has been very successful. Dan is excited about the opportunities to further expand virtual healthcare services, providing families with convenient and accessible care options.
Final Thoughts from Daniel G. Gollins
With a strong team and leadership in place, Dan is confident that Texas Children's Pediatrics and Urgent Care can overcome any challenges that may arise. As they continue to grow and expand their healthcare network, their focus remains on providing high-quality patient care and building upon their successful operations to better serve families within their community.
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This episode aired on 03/27/2023 and can be listened here.
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