This episode features Dr. Ashwani Bhatia, CEO & CMO at BayCare Clinic. Here, he discusses the benefits of automation & AI in healthcare, precision medicine technology, advice for physicians transitioning into leadership, and more.
Summary
The Benefits of Automation & AI in Healthcare
Dr. Ashwani Bhatia, CEO & CMO at BayCare Clinic, believes that automation, data analytics, and technology will be key factors in helping reduce labor costs and increase efficiency within healthcare organizations. With the growth of Baker Clinic's Ambulatory Surgery Center and exploring opportunities for growth with Advocate Aurora, Dr. Bhatia is excited about the future of healthcare with precision medicine technology.
Advice for Physicians Transitioning into Leadership
As a Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer of Baker Clinic, Dr. Bhatia has some advice for physicians transitioning into leadership positions. He suggests finding an initiative that they are passionate about and working in effective teams while finding mentors and advisors outside of the healthcare community to gain a broader perspective on healthcare.
Challenges of Recruiting Physicians
Dr. Bhatia talks about the challenges of recruiting physicians in today's market. Creating a work-life balance for younger physicians and offering them input on how they manage their schedules can help achieve a successful recruitment strategy. He also encourages young leaders to embrace change, be comfortable with the unknown, and stay up to date on healthcare technology.
Conclusion
Dr. Ashwani Bhatia emphasizes the importance of automation & AI in healthcare and how it can increase efficiency and reduce labor costs. He shared valuable insights for physicians transitioning into leadership positions and gave an overview of the challenges of recruiting physicians in today's market. Staying up to date with emerging healthcare technology is critical to an organization's success.
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This episode aired on 09/03/2022 and can be listened here.
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