This episode features Dr. Jeffrey Ciaramita, Chief Physician Executive at Mercy Clinic. Here, he discusses his transition into leadership, his focus on empowering local senior leaders across health systems, the importance of in-person connectivity, and more.
Summary
Dr. Jeffrey Ciaramita Empowers Local Leaders in Healthcare
Dr. Jeffrey Ciaramita, Chief Physician Executive at Mercy Clinic, recently sat down for an episode of the Healthcare Insights podcast. He discussed his transition into leadership, the importance of empowering local leaders, and the impact of in-person connectivity in healthcare.
From Cardiologist to Chief Physician Executive
Dr. Ciaramita started his career as a cardiologist in St. Louis before transitioning into leadership roles. He now oversees 4,600 integrated providers across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas as the Chief Physician Executive at Mercy Healthcare.
Empowering Local Leaders
One of Dr. Ciaramita's priorities has been traveling to each community within the ministry to understand their challenges and nuances while building relationships with local teams. He believes that empowering senior leaders at the local level is essential for creating a collaborative culture and improving patient care.
In-Person Connectivity in Healthcare
Dr. Ciaramita stressed the importance of in-person connectivity in healthcare. He believes that visiting local communities in person has been critical to his success in building relationships and fostering collaboration. By doing so, he has been able to gain a better understanding of the communities he serves and the challenges they face.
Improving Access to Healthcare
Dr. Ciaramita also discussed Mercy's commitment to providing near-instantaneous access to healthcare. By giving patients access and triaging them accordingly, he believes that patients will be more satisfied with their healthcare experience, and the quality of care will improve while reducing costs.
Overall, Dr. Ciaramita's experience and insight provide valuable lessons for leaders in healthcare. By empowering local leaders and fostering in-person connectivity, healthcare providers can improve patient outcomes, reduce costs, and build lasting relationships with the communities they serve.
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This episode aired on 09/18/2022 and can be listened here.
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