Sara Vaezy, Chief Strategy Officer at Providence, joins the podcast to talk about her background, the most innovative things happening in healthcare right now, how health systems should think about growth in the future while balancing physical footprint and virtual care, health systems needing to change to become financially strong organizations again as the healthcare industry evolves, and what she expects from the big healthcare disruptors in 2023 and beyond.
Summary
Sara Vaezy Talks Healthcare Innovation, Growth, and Financial Stability
Background
Sara Vaezy, Chief Strategy Officer at Providence, shares her background and expertise in healthcare in a recent podcast. As a leader in one of the largest health systems in the country, she highlights the most innovative things happening in healthcare right now.
Healthcare Innovations
According to Sarah, there are various innovative things happening in healthcare today. These include coordination of care networks and resources, collaboration around non-clinical services, using technology to extend the healthcare workforce, and creating identity-driven engagement with patients. Healthcare organizations should be thinking about multi-channel operating models that balance physical and virtual care.
Financial Stability
Healthcare systems can become more financially strong through partnership and collaboration with other organizations. As the healthcare industry evolves, traditional health systems need to change to stay financially viable. The goal is for healthcare organizations to become financially strong again.
Disruptors in the Market
The healthcare industry will continue to see disruptors penetrate the market, look for hospital partners and enable tech businesses to increase efficiency and get a non-linear return on investment. Sara notes that healthcare organizations should be preparing for the big healthcare disruptors that will arrive in 2023 and beyond.
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This episode aired on 03/02/2023 and can be listened here.