In this episode of Diagnosing Healthtech, we are joined by Christopher Northam. Christopher is the former head of enterprise telehealth at HCA, a healthcare strategy and operations consultant, board advisor and Colonel Army Reserve Medical Command.
In this episode, Christopher and Jeff discuss:
- The nature of intentional innovation and how it applies to healthcare
- Why establishing clear objectives and alignment around a shared vision ensures that innovation is focused and effective
- How strategic alignment across organizational goals, financial objectives, and clinical needs drive effective outcomes
- The importance of maintaining focus on real-world impact and tangible benefits to improve patient care and cost efficiency
- Guidelines for taking a disciplined approach towards innovation