This episode features Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH, President & CEO, Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Here, she discusses her background & career, the top 4 issues she’s spending her time on, the importance for healthcare leaders to be resourceful & flexible, and more. Want to network with peers and hear more conversations like this? Apply to be one of our complimentary guest reviewers at our upcoming Annual Meeting April 3-6, 2023 here.
Summary
Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH: The Top 4 Issues in Healthcare and the Importance of Resourceful Leadership
Introduction
In this episode, Alexa B. Kimball, MD, MPH, the President & CEO of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, shares insights on her background, current career, and the top 4 issues she’s spending her time on in healthcare. Dr. Kimball also emphasizes the importance of being resourceful and flexible as a healthcare leader.
Dr. Kimball’s Main Focus
Dr. Kimball is currently focusing on addressing four main issues in healthcare. The first is the workforce, as there are still shortages in certain areas. The second issue is telehealth, which she is excited about because it can provide continuity of care between patients and their physicians. The third issue is supporting physicians, especially those who are experiencing burnout due to the current healthcare climate. Finally, economic challenges and changes may provide a solution to the workforce issue in healthcare.
The Importance of Resourceful Leadership
Dr. Kimball believes that the appreciation for physician leadership is increasing and will continue to do so in the upcoming years. However, she stresses that leaders need to be nimble, resourceful, and visionary while also being detail-oriented in order to make good decisions. Being resourceful means looking for creative solutions to problems and being willing to adapt to changes in the industry.
Network and Learn More
If you want to network with peers and learn more about the current issues in healthcare, you can apply to be one of the complimentary guest reviewers at the upcoming Annual Meeting on April 3-6, 2023. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and stay informed about the latest healthcare developments.
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This episode aired on 01/31/2023 and can be listened here.
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