This episode features Lynn A. Fulton, President at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Bloomington. Here, she discusses the pandemic accelerating positive disruption in healthcare, her favorite technology & software OSF is currently utilizing, her focus on staffing, and more.
Summary
How OSF St. Joseph Medical Center's President, Lynn Fulton, Is Leveraging Technology to Improve Healthcare
The pandemic has accelerated positive disruption in healthcare
Lynn A. Fulton, President at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center Bloomington, is excited about the positive disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused in healthcare. She believes that it has pushed the healthcare industry to deliver care differently and be more efficient.
Utilizing technology and software to assist patients and staff
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center is utilizing digital health tools such as Cancer IQ and MyChart to assist patients. These tools allow patients to digitally access their medical records and consulting with their physicians from the comfort of their homes. They are also focusing on staffing and retention by being more employee-centric and utilizing digital services.
Advice for emerging leaders
Lynn gave advice to emerging leaders to lean in, be connected to the individuals they are responsible for, and remember that they are serving them. She believes that this is essential in achieving success as a leader in the healthcare industry.
The future of healthcare is bright
Despite the financial difficulties being faced currently, Lynn believes that the future of healthcare is bright. The pandemic has opened up new opportunities for innovation, and she is optimistic about the changes that will be brought to the industry in the coming years.
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This episode aired on 10/30/2022 and can be listened here.
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