Building a Culture of Innovation in Healthcare with Sandra Powell-Elliott of Hackensack Meridian Health
Sandra Powell-Elliott, Chief Innovation and Commercialization Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, joins David Wright to discuss the intersection of innovation, AI, and commercialization in healthcare. With a background spanning administration, business strategy, and technology adoption, she shares insights on how health systems can embrace automation, foster an innovation-driven culture, and transform care delivery.
Key Takeaways:
(03:33) Diving into a problem makes finding solutions easier.
(06:32) Connecting over key problems can help break down silos.
(10:32) Importance of distinctions between managing and leading.
(13:14) Cutting costs alone won’t drive success — growth and innovation are key.
(16:42) AI should be leveraged as an assistive tool, not just a buzzword.
(20:09) Learning to say “no” is a crucial skill in leadership and innovation.
(27:55) Driving transformation by pulling together research and innovation.
(30:42) Creating an innovative culture starts with engaging all employees as problem solvers.
(36:44) Nurses’ workarounds often reveal scalable innovations that can improve efficiency.
(39:03) Healthcare’s future lies in personalized, in-home diagnostics and treatment.
(40:55) Business models must evolve for health systems to sustain preventive care.
Resources Mentioned:
Hackensack Meridian Health website
“The Heat Will Kill You First” by Jeff Goodell
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