This episode features Dr. Ty Webb, Practicing Family Physician & Chief Medical Officer at Cumberland Center for Health Innovation (CCHI). Here, he discusses his role at CCHI and what the center does, his focus on maintaining practice sustainability, the importance for doctors to have strong leadership skills, and more.
Summary
Dr. Ty Webb Discusses Practice Sustainability and Leadership in Healthcare
Introduction
In this episode, Dr. Ty Webb, Practicing Family Physician & Chief Medical Officer at Cumberland Center for Health Innovation (CCHI), talks about his role at CCHI, practice sustainability, the importance of strong leadership skills for doctors, and more.
Background
Dr. Ty Webb is the Chief Medical Director for the Cumberland Center for Health Innovation and has been practicing in rural Tennessee for 23 years. He and other independent practices in the area have formed CCHI to maintain their independence. The biggest challenge is not enough residency slots for primary care physicians, so there is a fragmentation of care instead of improved care.
Practice Sustainability
Physicians love taking care of patients, but the economic side of healthcare is a challenge. Only 7% of healthcare dollars go to physicians, and 50% goes to administration. Dr. Webb advocates for changes in the way medical care is provided to make it more cost-effective and easier for physicians to provide care. As a practicing physician, his focus is on maintaining practice sustainability.
Leadership in Healthcare
Dr. Webb emphasizes the importance of strong leadership skills for doctors. His advice to emerging leaders or doctors who want fulfilling careers is that medicine is a moral enterprise, and understanding, accepting, and growing in the leadership role is critical.
Conclusion
Overall, Dr. Ty Webb's experience and insight provide valuable perspective on the state of healthcare in rural Tennessee and the importance of practice sustainability and strong leadership skills for physicians.
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This episode aired on 10/18/2022 and can be listened here.
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