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Kevin Mahoney on Tackling Workforce Challenges & Tech-Driven Solutions at Penn Medicine
Manage episode 480246839 series 2893730
Tackling the labor shortage in science and medicine requires valuing healthcare as a noble profession and using technology to streamline training.
In this episode, Kevin Mahoney, CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, discusses the challenges of talent shortages amid a retiring baby boomer generation and a smaller incoming workforce, emphasizing the need for technology to fill the gap. He shares Penn Medicine's innovative initiatives, including flash radiation for cancer treatment and a startup providing maternal support, highlighting their commitment to both technological advancements and human connections. Kevin touches on the need to repair broken systems by speaking to the patients and fixing the issues, refocusing on clinical outcomes, and reimagining the delivery of care. He also underscores that embracing change management with intentionality is crucial for healthcare organizations.
Tune in and learn how one of the nation's leading health systems is embracing bold strategies to improve healthcare delivery and workforce development!
Resources:
Connect with and follow Kevin Mahoney on LinkedIn.
Discover more about Penn Medicine’s University of Pennsylvania Health System on their LinkedIn and website.
2016 episodes
Manage episode 480246839 series 2893730
Tackling the labor shortage in science and medicine requires valuing healthcare as a noble profession and using technology to streamline training.
In this episode, Kevin Mahoney, CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, discusses the challenges of talent shortages amid a retiring baby boomer generation and a smaller incoming workforce, emphasizing the need for technology to fill the gap. He shares Penn Medicine's innovative initiatives, including flash radiation for cancer treatment and a startup providing maternal support, highlighting their commitment to both technological advancements and human connections. Kevin touches on the need to repair broken systems by speaking to the patients and fixing the issues, refocusing on clinical outcomes, and reimagining the delivery of care. He also underscores that embracing change management with intentionality is crucial for healthcare organizations.
Tune in and learn how one of the nation's leading health systems is embracing bold strategies to improve healthcare delivery and workforce development!
Resources:
Connect with and follow Kevin Mahoney on LinkedIn.
Discover more about Penn Medicine’s University of Pennsylvania Health System on their LinkedIn and website.
2016 episodes
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