This episode features Christopher Kane, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer at Phoebe Putney Health System. Here, he discusses his background & perspective after decades in the healthcare industry, current projects he is working on in his organization, what he's most excited about and what makes him nervous, and more.
Summary
Christopher Kane: Insights from a Decades-Long Career in Healthcare
This episode features Christopher Kane, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer at Phoebe Putney Health System. Here, he discusses his background & perspective after decades in the healthcare industry, current projects he is working on in his organization, what he's most excited about and what makes him nervous, and more.
Current Projects at Phoebe Putney Health System
Chris Kane is the senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at Phoebe Putney Health System. He has been in healthcare for decades, most of his career as a healthcare management consultant with various firms. He is excited about Phoebe Putney's multi-year, 150 million project to upgrade and expand their emergency department, NICU, and intensive care beds, as well as their 40 million Living and Learning Center collaboration with Albany Technical College.
What Makes Kane Nervous
Kane is nervous about the uncertainty in healthcare and the access to capital and margin pressures, but is hopeful that with foresight and execution skills, they can meet the needs of their community.
Skills Needed for Effective Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare leaders need to be bolder, technologically savvy, and have good foundational leadership skills. They need to take calculated risks when it comes to the portfolio of clinical services, avoid the technology trap, and have strong communication skills.
Insights from Kane on Effective Healthcare Executive Leadership
Chris shares insights on the skills needed to be an effective healthcare executive. He identifies three important aspects - understanding the data, understanding the patient experience, and understanding the industry context. He gives an example of how hospitals can re-engineer their processes to better meet the needs of patients.
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This episode aired on 04/09/2023 and can be listened here.
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