Category: Making Healthcare Work For You

Seeing Patients as People, Making Them Feel Heard, & Putting Yourself On the Front Lines – Preview of Interview with Dr. Dalila Lewis

Seeing Patients as People, Making Them Feel Heard, & Putting Yourself On the Front Lines – Preview of Interview with Dr. Dalila Lewis

Posted by | Mar 30, 2021 | , , , ,

From high-turnover, to being understaffed, and long waits for patients to get appointments, Dr. Dalila Lewis faced tremendous challenges when she joined the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital as the Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology.

But, thanks to an innovative, collaborative, and get-your-hands-dirty leadership approach, combined with an open-minded and supportive administrative team at the hospital, she was able to make incredible changes very quickly. Since joining MUSC, her team has expanded, drastically shortened wait times, help reduce burnout of those on her team, and continues to provide incredible care.

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Compassionate Capitalism Through Physician Entrepreneurship

Compassionate Capitalism Through Physician Entrepreneurship

Posted by | Mar 25, 2021 | , , , ,

Dr. Arlen Meyers is the President and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SOPE), through which he’s fostering what he calls “compassionate capitalism.”

SOPE was inspired by Dr. Meyers’ own experience creating a diagnostic medical tool.

In this interview, Dr. Meyers talks about his thoughts on why fostering an entrepreneurial mindset is critical, how doctors can put patients first and also turn a profit, and more.

Aside from his work with SOPE, Dr. Arlen Meyers is an Emeritus Professor at the University School of Colorado School of Medicine and lecturer at the Business School.

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Focus on Physician Entrepreneurship & Improving the Sick-Care System

Focus on Physician Entrepreneurship & Improving the Sick-Care System

Posted by | Mar 23, 2021 | , , , ,

Dr. Arlen Meyers is the President and CEO at Society of Physician Entrepreneurs, and he has innovative ideas about the field of medicine.

From having a sickness of systems, to the need for physicians to focus on the margin to sustain business and best treat patients, Arlen is working to change the thoughts around the way we approach medicine.

Here are our takeaways. Stay tuned for the full interview with Dr. Arlen Meyers.

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It Matters Because They Matter: Restoring Hope, Asking for Help – A Mental Health Conversation with Jaclyn Wainwright, AiRCare Health CEO

It Matters Because They Matter: Restoring Hope, Asking for Help – A Mental Health Conversation with Jaclyn Wainwright, AiRCare Health CEO

Posted by | Mar 18, 2021 | , , ,

Jaclyn and the team at AiRCare Health are focused on helping people get the mental health help they need. From proactively calling to check in with people, to connecting them with resources when they’re in need, her team is there to help. To date, they’ve helped close to a million families.

In this interview, Jaclyn shares startling facts about how loneliness and poor social connections can impact your health, what to do if you’re struggling, she shares how to overcome loneliness, find hope again, and how to connect with your kids during the pandemic.

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