Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Growth

Shahzad Fakhar, HCA Healthcare, Vice President Field Operations – Information Technology Group, discusses innovation and how healthcare IT leaders can help their organizations adopt a mindset of constant innovation, break down silos and leverage partnerships. Preparing for the future, what are some big areas of opportunity for innovation? What should organizations be paying attention to? In this conversation with Phil Sobol, Vice President of Business Development at CereCore, Shahzad talks about innovations HCA Healthcare is working toward, reflects on what the pandemic taught us about innovation and other lessons gleaned during his 30+ year career working in healthcare IT from rural to metropolitan healthcare settings. Key topics: - Navigating internal silos and external pressures that can stifle innovation - Uncovering opportunities for innovation from patient care documentation to modern EHRs and process automation - Collaborating effectively across service lines and with partners - Reflecting on what the COVID-19 pandemic taught us about innovation - Closing advice around anticipating the future demands of your customers, clinicians, and patients