This episode features Dr. Hank Capps, Executive Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Wellstar Health System. Here, he discusses building a sustainable model around innovation, what aspects of healthcare he feels are prime for disruption, top challenges he’s preparing for, and more.
Summary
Transforming Healthcare with Innovation: Insights from Dr. Hank Capps, EVP and Chief Information Officer at Wellstar Health System
In a recent episode of Healthcare Innovators, Dr. Hank Capps, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at Wellstar Health System, shared his insights on building a sustainable model around innovation, addressing challenges in healthcare, and disrupting the industry.
Building a Framework for Innovation in Healthcare
Dr. Capps believes that the healthcare industry needs to revamp its existing model to be more patient-centric rather than physician-centric. He believes that this shift will help healthcare providers to provide better services and technology will play a vital role in transforming healthcare.
As the head of data, innovation, digital, and DevOps teams at WellStar Health System, Dr. Capps is looking for ways to improve healthcare operations by partnering with disruptive forces. He sees a huge potential to innovate and make a meaningful impact in the industry.
The Need to Address Challenge in Healthcare
Despite being a highly regulated and complex industry, the healthcare industry can provide various areas of improvement. Dr. Capps feels that there's enormous potential for disruption in the areas of virtual care, telemedicine, and remote monitoring. But, technology implementation can pose a challenge in terms of embedding innovation into healthcare operations to keep up with ongoing changes.
Dr. Capps believes that technology can radically change the way healthcare is delivered and views it as an essential driver for change. He stresses that healthcare companies should keep up with emerging digital trends and develop agile processes that enable the incorporation of new technologies in healthcare.
Preparing for the Future Challenge in Healthcare
Dr. Capps believes that healthcare is an industry with various challenges, and it's pivotal to anticipate and prepare for them. He identified workforce shortages as one of the main issues that need to be addressed immediately. The demand for healthcare professionals has been increasing, and with the aging population, it's anticipated to become more severe in the coming years.
Additionally, the complexity of the healthcare industry due to regulations, rules, and patient's privacy must continue to be managed with caution to be successful. It's essential to stay updated with the latest industry trends in technology and emerging digital tools and finding innovative ways to incorporate them into healthcare.
Conclusion
As the healthcare industry becomes more digitized, healthcare professionals, and technologists must work together to create solutions to improve healthcare delivery. Dr. Capps believes that partnerships with disruptive forces are essential for delivering the best possible care, and innovation must be prioritized to keep pace with the dynamic industry landscape. He hopes that Wellstar Health System will continue to contribute by developing innovative and sustainable models of care, and integrating digital tools to address current and future healthcare delivery challenges.
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This episode aired on 10/30/2022 and can be listened here.
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