This episode features Dr. Marcus Speaker, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Carilion Clinic. Here, he discusses his background and 22 years with Carilion, opportunities and headwinds he's keeping his eye on, and more. Want to network with peers and hear more conversations like this? Apply to be one of our complimentary guest reviewers at our upcoming HIT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting Oct, 3-6 2023 here.
Summary
Healthcare Informatics Expert Marcus Speaker on Efficiency and Innovation in Healthcare
Dr. Marcus Speaker, Associate Chief Medical Information Officer at Carilion Clinic, is a highly experienced expert in the field of healthcare informatics. With 22 years of experience at Carilion Clinic, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his role, where he is focused on optimizing healthcare delivery through the use of technology.
Learning from Other Industries
According to Speaker, healthcare organizations need to focus on being more efficient and operating leaner while also learning from other industries to innovate. He suggests that risky investments this year would involve long-term workforce reduction strategies in areas such as billing and coding. Instead, he recommends reinvesting in staff and providers by focusing on their mental wellbeing with extended vacations or other benefits.
Focus on Happiness
Speaker believes that a major focus for Carilion Clinic should be on happiness, and bringing back the joy of work. He also suggests that they should focus on helping their providers, nurses, and staff to enjoy coming to work and engaging in their jobs. By focusing on human factors like wellbeing and job satisfaction, healthcare organizations can create a culture of engagement that promotes innovation and ultimately better patient outcomes.
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If you’re interested in networking with peers and hearing more conversations like this, you can apply to be one of our complimentary guest reviewers at our upcoming HIT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting taking place from Oct 3-6, 2023.
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This episode aired on 04/28/2023 and can be listened here.
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