This live episode from the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features Robert Groves, Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at Banner | Aetna. Here, he discusses his career journey, what he is currently most excited about in healthcare, and more. This episode is sponsored by Insight Global Health.
Summary
Exploring the Career Journey and Vision of Robert Groves, Chief Medical Officer at Banner | Aetna
Get an insider's view of the healthcare industry by tuning in to this live episode from the Becker's Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago. The show features Robert Groves, Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at Banner | Aetna, a leading healthcare company that is transforming healthcare delivery across the United States.
A Vision for Healthcare Innovation
Mr. Groves is excited about a few key initiatives in healthcare that are transforming how care is delivered. He is eager to understand how food can be used as medicine to prevent and treat diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. He is also interested in improving engagement with point solutions that can improve patient outcomes and enhance the patient experience.
Transforming prior authorization is another area of focus for Mr. Groves. He believes that prior authorization is often a barrier to care and that technology can help to streamline the process and reduce the administrative burden for both providers and patients.
Becoming a Resilient and Open-Minded Healthcare Leader
During his career journey, Mr. Groves has learned that resilience and openness to new ideas are critical for success. Healthcare is rapidly evolving, and leaders need to be able to adapt to change and navigate uncertainty.
As a leader at Banner | Aetna, Mr. Groves is focused on creating more efficient staffing solutions and improving digital engagement with patients. One pilot program that he is currently working on is helping to reduce no-shows and make front office staff more efficient.
Insight Global Health: The Sponsor of this Exciting Becker's Hospital Review Episode
Insight Global Health is the proud sponsor of this exciting episode from the Becker's Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago. At Insight Global Health, we are committed to helping healthcare organizations maximize their potential through innovative staffing solutions and expert consulting services. Visit us today to learn more.
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This episode aired on 04/29/2023 and can be listened here.
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