This episode features Danielle M. Wilson, MS, Assistant Vice President of Digital Transformation at Virtua Health. Here, she discusses her background & what her current role entails, what issues she’s spending most of her time on today, how her & her team are implementing innovative technology, how she is looking at growth & investments going forward, and more.
Summary
Danielle M. Wilson on Digital Transformation in Healthcare
As healthcare organizations continue to prioritize digital transformation, Danielle M. Wilson, MS, Assistant Vice President of Digital Transformation at Virtua Health, is at the forefront of implementing innovative technology and processes. In a recent interview with Laura Deda, Wilson shared her insights on the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in healthcare.
Background and Current Role
Wilson’s background in IT paved the way for her to move into an operations space and ultimately lead the digital transformation office at Virtua Health. Her current role involves implementing digital tools and processes to improve operations and patient care.
Bridging the Technology Gap
A major challenge in digitizing healthcare is the gap between early adopters and slower adopters. Wilson and her team at Virtua Health are working to bridge that gap by taking pilot sites and showing proof of concepts, educating staff and patients on new digital tools, and investing in specialty products with shorter contracts.
Culture Change in Healthcare
Creating a culture of digital transformation in healthcare is crucial for long-term success. Wilson emphasized the importance of creating a culture where innovative ideas can be connected to digital models for healthcare. Additionally, digital tools can improve operational efficiency, allowing clinicians to better care for patients.
Growth and Investment
Wilson and her team are focused on continuing to grow and invest in digital transformation at Virtua Health. They are constantly exploring new technologies and processes to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
Overall, Wilson’s insights offer valuable perspective on the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in healthcare. By bridging technology gaps and creating a culture of innovation, organizations like Virtua Health can continue to improve patient care and operations.
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This episode aired on 12/03/2022 and can be listened here.
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