In this episode Scott Becker talks with Kimberly Hartsfield, the EVP of Growth Enablement at VisiQuate, about hospitals' COVID recovery efforts. Tune in to learn about operating through staffing struggles, the value in automation and data-driven strategies, and much more. This episode is sponsored by VisiQuate.
Summary
Hospitals' COVID Recovery Efforts: An Interview with Kimberly Hartsfield of VisiQuate
Introduction
In this episode, Scott Becker interviews Kimberly Hartsfield, Executive Vice President of Growth Enablement at VisiQuate, about hospitals' COVID recovery efforts. Hospitals are struggling with staffing shortages and increased costs, leading them to turn to automation and technology for efficiency gains. Kimberly emphasizes the importance of being data-driven and intentional when choosing automation to avoid costly mistakes.
Post-COVID Recovery Strategies
As hospitals work to get patients back into their clinics, they face new entrants into healthcare that are changing the game. Kimberly notes that many hospitals are struggling with understaffing due to increased costs, leading them to focus on automation and technology to gain efficiencies. Although technology is often built rather than bought due to lack of resources, experts suggest buying it instead for better results.
The Value of Automation and Data-Driven Strategies
VisiQuate is helping healthcare financials achieve peak business health with their technology. Kimberly emphasizes that healthcare leaders should be data-driven and intentional when choosing automation to avoid costly mistakes. VisiQuate's website (visiquate.com) provides more information about their services.
Conclusion
In summary, hospitals are facing significant challenges as they try to recover from the impact of COVID-19. With staffing shortages and increased costs, automation and technology are becoming increasingly important for efficiency gains. It is crucial for healthcare leaders to be data-driven and intentional when choosing automation to avoid costly mistakes. VisiQuate is helping healthcare financials achieve peak business health with their technology.
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This episode aired on 09/15/2022 and can be listened here.
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