This episode features Dr. Matt Broom, Chief Medical Officer & Vice President of Medical Affairs at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Here, he discusses SSM’s quality journey, how his military experience shaped his leadership style, the importance of building relationships, and more.
Summary
Learn from Dr. Matt Broom - SSM Health's Quality Journey and Leadership Insights
Dr. Matt Broom, the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, shares his insights on SSM's quality journey, leadership style, and the importance of building relationships.
SSM's Quality Journey
Dr. Broom is currently focusing on improving the hospital's quality performance, operations, and efficiency. He believes that innovation and collaboration are essential to achieving these goals. He encourages physicians to keep their eyes open for new opportunities and innovate independently.
Leadership Style and Building Relationships
Dr. Broom's leadership style emphasizes building relationships, whether in a small community or a large hospital like SSM. He advises aspiring physicians to know their values and goals and align the opportunities presented with those. Working together as a team is vital to success in healthcare, and he places great emphasis on building effective teams.
Independent Innovation
Dr. Broom's career includes years of experience in the Navy, which helped shape his leadership style. He encourages physicians to pursue innovative solutions that align with their values and goals, even if it means pursuing those solutions independently.
Fun Facts About Dr. Broom
Dr. Broom enjoys rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals and is not a fan of Chicago. His career advice is to stay true to your values and goals, and success will follow.
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This episode aired on 09/22/2022 and can be listened here.
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