This episode features Dr. Thomas Graf, Interim Chief Executive Officer at Renown Health. Here, he discusses what led him to Renown Health, the importance of staying consistent & connected with values, providing care in a more efficient way through pragmatic innovation, and more.
Summary
Learn about Dr. Thomas Graf and Renown Health
Introduction
Dr. Thomas Graf, Interim Chief Executive Officer at Renown Health, shares his experience and insights in a recent podcast. He discusses various topics, including his journey to Renown Health, the importance of consistent and connected values, and providing care through pragmatic innovation.
About Dr. Thomas Graf and Renown Health
Dr. Graf is a family medicine physician with extensive experience working at the intersection of medicine and operations, research, and clinical care redesign. As the interim CEO at Renown Health, he leads a 1.6 billion integrated delivery system that focuses on providing reliable and precise care through evidence-based medicine. Renown Health also emphasizes the importance of the professional experience of their team members and pragmatic innovation, such as their Whole Genome Project and extended home care program.
The Four Key Elements of Renown Health
Renown Health prioritizes the following four key elements:
- Reliable, exact care
- Meaningful, real medical quality differentials
- Creating a “We are Renown” culture
- Pragmatic innovation
By investing in patient care and supporting clinicians and staff members, Renown Health has been successful in balancing the need to be fiscally responsible with their growth strategy. They have adopted a dual approach of embracing value-based care and becoming a regional referral center, while also leveraging philanthropy and donations to navigate the current economic crisis. The CEO's top priorities are to maintain reliable, exact care, create a positive culture for employees, and continue to innovate.
Closing Thoughts
Dr. Graf expressed his gratitude for being part of the podcast and looked forward to connecting again soon. He leaves the audience with a reminder to stay focused on their values and pragmatic innovation to drive success in their organizations.
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This episode aired on 09/30/2022 and can be listened here.
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