This episode features Joel Klein, Senior VP, CIO at University of Maryland Medical System. Here, he discusses his background, top issues he’s watching in healthcare, how he is looking at growth and investments, and more.
Summary
Joel Klein Shares Insights on Healthcare Priorities and Investment Strategies
Joel Klein, the Senior Vice President and CIO of the University of Maryland Medical System, recently appeared on a healthcare podcast to discuss his background and key issues facing the industry. With years of experience as an emergency physician and a leadership role in technology, Joel offers unique insights into healthcare priorities and investment strategies.
Top Healthcare Issues on Joel's Watchlist
Joel is currently focused on several critical issues impacting the industry. One of his top priorities is cost containment amidst economic inflation, which has become all the more challenging in the wake of the pandemic. He is also keenly aware of the importance of mental health access and the opioid crisis. Joel believes that addressing these issues is essential for the overall health and well-being of his community.
Growth and Investment Strategies
Joel believes that promoting a well-chosen set of system standards is key to growing and adding value to any organization. Additionally, he emphasizes focusing on providing good experiences for staff members through streamlined computer systems to aid with retention. One approach to consider is consolidating clinical engineering teams across the organization into one big team. He also suggests addressing health dis equity through self-reflection and honest assessment of current care patterns. Finally, opportunities for growth and development can be found in reducing length of stay; finding a "want of a nail" needed to get patients out of acute care settings is one way to achieve this goal and free up space for those who need it most.
Reducing Length of Stay
Joel discussed several strategies for reducing hospital length of stay, including making use of weekends, evenings, and other approaches to prevent delays in care. By working together and taking a creative approach, healthcare professionals can help ensure that patients receive the care they need in a timely manner.
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This episode aired on 04/06/2023 and can be listened here.
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