This episode features Lindsey Thompson, Network Director of Cardiovascular Programs at HonorHealth. Here, she discusses what led her to administrative leadership, how she foresees cardiovascular care evolving in the future, the importance of personalized care, and more.
Summary
The Future of Cardiovascular Care: An Interview with Lindsey Thompson, Network Director at HonorHealth
Lindsey Thompson is the Network Director of Cardiovascular Programs at HonorHealth, and she has been with the system for 20 years. Her background includes working as a rad tech, ecotech, and now in administration. In this interview, she shares her insights on the future of cardiovascular care and the importance of personalized care.
From Tech to Administration
Thompson's journey to administration leadership started as a rad tech and ecotech. She was fascinated with the technology and how it could be used to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases. This passion led her to pursue a career in administrative leadership, where she could work on improving the quality of patient care.
The Top Three Issues in Cardiology Today
According to Thompson, the top three issues in cardiology today are an increased emphasis on cardiovascular care, cost efficiency, and providing personalized care to patients. She believes that personalized care is essential to improving patient outcomes and that healthcare providers must find ways to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality care.
Challenges Faced in Cardiovascular Services
Thompson discussed the biggest challenges she faced as a PA in cardiovascular services, including the high cost of materials and inflation. She highlighted the importance of providing value and remaining relevant in the market in order to attract great physicians and pay them their worth. COVID also put an emphasis on why they are in healthcare and to make a difference in people's lives.
The Exciting Future of Cardiovascular Care
Thompson is excited about the work ahead of her and the opportunities for research and advancements for patients in the field. She believes that personalized care will only become more critical in the future as healthcare providers learn more about how to use technology to improve patient outcomes.
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This episode aired on 11/03/2022 and can be listened here.
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