In this episode we are joined by Katie Tucker and Ed Stadolnik, consultants at the leadership advisory firm Spencer Stuart. Katie and Ed share with us how digital health is transforming the healthcare space, some practical advice for leading an org through major digital shifts, and more. This episode is sponsored by Spencer Stuart.
Summary
The Impact of Digital Health on Healthcare with Spencer Stuart
Introduction
In this episode, Katie Tucker and Ed Stadolnik, consultants at Spencer Stuart- a leadership advisory firm, discuss how digital health is transforming healthcare and provide practical advice on how to effectively lead organizations through major digital shifts.
Spencer Stuart's Healthcare and Technology Practice
Katie and Ed discuss how their healthcare and technology and digital officer practices work cohesively to help healthcare organizations find, develop, and accelerate the performance of their senior leaders and teams. They give an approachable and practical definition of digital health, emphasizing the importance of improving organizational operations, creating new business models, and exploring growth, market expansion, and retention. They also address how data is a critical factor in transforming digital health.
Digital Health in the Healthcare Industry
The use of data science and analytics has allowed healthcare to make significant strides in improving clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and patient experience. When an organization considers bringing in non-healthcare tech talent, they must evaluate their objective, organization's maturity level, and appetite for disruption. Different roles like chief digital officer, chief technology officer, and CIO/IT leader all have different definitions and responsibilities.
Advice for Leading Organizations Through Digital Shifts
CEOs and C-Suite leaders need to trust their instincts and ask the right questions when deciding on digital technologies that align with their strategy. With digital transformation in healthcare already well underway, organizations need to have a basic understanding of how digital has impacted the industry and where to find the right talent in the market that can help. It is also crucial to create mechanisms that can provide insulation from anything that could have a negative impact.
Conclusion
Katie and Ed emphasize the importance of defining outcomes and setting goals when embarking on a digital journey. They also highlight the significance of asking questions to gain insight into which technology is needed to fulfill the organization's strategy. Ultimately, their goal is to improve healthcare outcomes for everyone.
This episode is sponsored by Spencer Stuart.
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This episode aired on 12/14/2022 and can be listened here.
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