In this episode, we are joined by David Stratton, Vice President of Payer Strategy & Managed Care Operations at Northern Light Health, to discuss his experience working on both the payer and provider side of healthcare, his focus on streamlining care to make it more accessible, and more.
Summary
David Stratton Discusses Streamlining Healthcare Access and Investing in Human Capital
The Experience of David Stratton
David Stratton is the Vice President of Payer Strategy and Managed Care Operations at Northern Light Health. With a career spanning network development, network contracting, healthcare economics, pricing, and more, he has gained vast experience working in both the payer and provider side of healthcare. This experience drives his current focus to make healthcare more accessible and streamline processes with technology.
Streamlining Healthcare Access with Technology
As an advocate of automation, David Stratton believes that technology can play a significant role in improving healthcare accessibility. Through the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing, processes can be streamlined, resulting in a smoother experience for patients and providers alike.
Investing in Human Capital to Transition to Value-Based Contracts
David emphasizes the importance of investing in an organization's employees in order to successfully transition to value-based contracts. As a mentor himself, he encourages future generations to develop their skills in this area. Investing in human capital not only benefits the organization, but also the individuals themselves, as they become true professionals in the field.
The Focus on Making Healthcare More Accessible
David Stratton's focus on making healthcare more accessible means understanding that the current system can be confusing and overwhelming for patients. His approach is to simplify processes and make them more streamlined, ensuring that individuals receive the care they need without hesitation or delay. By investing in technology and employees, he believes that the healthcare industry can continue to evolve and improve.
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This episode aired on 03/11/2023 and can be listened here.
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