This episode features John Finkbeiner, Senior Clinical Informaticist at SouthShore Hospital. Here, he discusses his background, the evolution of technology and healthcare since the beginning of his career, how he is looking at growth at his safety net hospital, 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.
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Improving Healthcare through Technology: A Conversation with John Finkbeiner
Background and Evolution of Technology in Healthcare
This episode features John Finkbeiner, Senior Clinical Informaticist at SouthShore Hospital. Here, he discusses his background, the evolution of technology and healthcare since the beginning of his career, how he is looking at growth at his safety net hospital, and more.
The Importance of Information Exchange in Healthcare
John Finkbeiner, senior Clinical Informaticist at South Shore Hospital in Chicago, discusses the importance of exchanging information electronically between hospitals and healthcare providers. He believes that technological infrastructure improvements such as a more modern wireless system and promoting interoperability mandates are crucial for improving overall patient access. He is also focusing on community outreach initiatives to better understand social determinants of health and improving the user experience by implementing single sign-on capabilities.
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This episode aired on 05/20/2023 and can be listened here.
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