Mal Griffin, Vice President of Digital Health at Interior Health Authority joined the podcast to discuss what led him to work in healthcare, challenges he is currently preparing for, what he’s most excited about going into the end of the year, and more.
Summary
Mal Griffin on the Future of Healthcare and Innovation
Mal Griffin, Vice President of Digital Health at Interior Health Authority, is a seasoned IT and healthcare professional. In a recent podcast, he shed light on what drew him to the industry, the challenges he’s currently tackling, and his excitement for the future.
Passionate about Patient Engagement
Griffin believes that patients have a greater role to play in their care, and the healthcare system should empower them. For him, the future of healthcare is about patients taking ownership of their health and wellbeing. He sees this as a significant opportunity to innovate the sector and improve outcomes for all.
Transforming Pathology Services through Technology
During the podcast, Mel highlighted the need for increased technological innovation in pathology services. He believes that the sector is still predominantly human-intensive, and technology could help automate and streamline processes, freeing up clinicians to focus on critical tasks.
Using Technology to Augment Human Resources
The shortage of qualified healthcare staff is a challenge that Mel is aware of, and he thinks technology could provide a solution. By using technology to augment human resources, clinicians can work more efficiently and effectively. He argues that this could help reduce job stress and staff shortages that can lead to burnout among workers.
Creating a Supportive Work Culture
One of Mal Griffin’s key priorities for healthcare is to create a work culture that supports and values its employees. He believes that attracting and retaining top talent is critical, and healthcare must create an environment that is conducive to professional growth and well-being. By improving the work culture, healthcare can also reduce employee burnout and turnover rates.
Griffin’s insights illustrate how technology and innovation can bring transformative change to the healthcare sector. By improving patient engagement, transforming pathology services through technology, and creating a supportive work culture, healthcare can produce better outcomes for all.
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This episode aired on 10/16/2022 and can be listened here.
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