This episode features Dr. David Klein, CEO of MarinHealth. Here, he discusses his career, advice for emerging leaders, the trends he’s seeing among independent health systems, and more.
Summary
Get to Know Dr. David Klein, CEO of MarinHealth
If you're looking for insights from a seasoned healthcare professional, look no further than Dr. David Klein - CEO of MarinHealth. With more than 40 years of healthcare experience under his belt, Dr. Klein has worked as an orderly, general surgeon, and CEO of Marin Health.
Advantages of Running an Independent Health System
Dr. Klein believes that one of the advantages of running an independent health system is the ability to focus on the needs of their communities more than large health systems. They are also able to make quicker decisions and be more nimble. Currently, Dr. Klein is focusing on workforce shortages, shrinking reimbursements, and a gradual shift to ambulatory care.
Moving Forward: Priorities for Marin Health
In the coming year, MarinHealth is focusing on operational and clinical efficiency, geographic expansion, workforce development, and providing access to healthcare services to underserved areas. They are also pursuing partnerships with UC San Francisco and exploring new technologies to help their staff be more efficient and effective.
Gratitude and Appreciation
David and Dr. Klein thanked Scott for having them on the Doctor's Healthcare Podcast and appreciated the opportunity to discuss their work at MarinHealth.
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This episode aired on 01/28/2023 and can be listened here.
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