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March 7, 2024

Episode #70. Leadership Lessons: Listening, Learning, and Effective Decision-Making, with Josh Tamayo-Sarver, Vice President of Innovation for Inflect Health and Vituity

Episode #70. Leadership Lessons: Listening, Learning, and Effective Decision-Making, with Josh Tamayo-Sarver,  Vice President of Innovation for Inflect Health and Vituity

Healthcare innovation thrives on understanding patient needs while balancing medical resources.

In this episode, Josh Tamayo-Sarver, Vice President of Innovation for Inflect Health and Vituity, emphasizes the importance of innovation in improving patient care. Josh also touches upon Amazon's AI projects in healthcare and the challenges of balancing patient needs with medical resources. He reflects on his diverse career path, which includes volunteering in an emergency department. Josh stresses the significance of addressing physician burnout and improving patient care delivery. 

Tune in and learn from Josh’s unique journey and insights, and learn how to strive for better leadership and patient care in your own endeavors!

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About Josh Tamayo-Sarver:

Joshua Tamayo-Sarver, MD, PhD, FACEP, is the Vice President of Innovation for Inflect Health. He is dedicated to improving healthcare experiences for patients, providers, and the system. With extensive experience as an emergency physician and in leadership roles at a national physician staffing company, he brings a deep understanding of healthcare challenges. As Vice President of Innovation at Vituity, he leads efforts to develop technology-driven solutions. Alongside his role, he serves as a staff physician at Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose. He holds degrees from Harvard University and Case Western Reserve University, with expertise in biochemistry, negotiation, and medical informatics. He is board-certified in Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics and committed to creating efficient healthcare systems with minimal waste.

Things You’ll Learn:

  • Healthcare innovation thrives on understanding patient needs while balancing medical resources.
  • The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of generative AI in healthcare, posing new cybersecurity challenges.
  • Effective leadership demands listening, learning, and understanding before leading.
  • Physicians must address burnout and strive to provide high-quality, personalized care.
  • Healthcare delivery faces challenges in meeting patients' actual needs and desires.

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