Episode 126 of The Digital Patient - Stories from the frontline of Digital Patient Engagement - featuring Dr. Marcus Speaker, Associate CMIO at Carilion Clinic. Show notes 👇
[00:01:02] Dr. Speaker shares his early interest in computers, sparked by programming on a Commodore 64 and his journey through electrical engineering to medicine;
[00:02:57] The pivotal role of a biomedical engineering course in shifting Dr. Speaker's career path towards medicine;
[00:03:44] The decision to pursue family medicine after a formative experience volunteering at a free clinic in West Virginia;
[00:07:21] The broad expertise family medicine provides and how it's positioned Dr. Speaker effectively in his role as CMIO;
[00:08:14] The evolution of Carilion Clinic and Dr. Speaker's long tenure there, inspired by the opportunity to be part of ongoing healthcare transformation;
[00:09:34] The changing dynamics of healthcare careers and the generational shifts in workplace loyalty;
[00:12:21] Focus on restoring joy in healthcare through thoughtful technology investments, like a Starbucks coffee machine for clinician connectivity;
[00:14:23] Challenge of maintaining connectivity in healthcare settings despite the advances in technology that enable remote work;
[00:16:17] Initiatives to foster workplace engagement and reduce isolation among healthcare IT staff;
[00:19:51] Best practices for healthcare IT, emphasizing learning from others and focusing on areas where true innovation is needed;
[00:21:36] Caution required in adopting AI technologies in healthcare, ensuring focus on value over hype;
[00:26:53] Strategies for integrating technology in healthcare settings, maximizing existing tools, and understanding new innovations;
[00:35:28] The role of generative AI in improving provider-patient communication and the careful approach to its implementation;
Fast 5 Lightning Round:
1. Favorite Book: "Tales from Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffett.
2. Person to Meet: Jimmy Buffett.
3. Preferred Superpower: Super speed.
4. Belief in Healthcare: "Scrubs" TV show depicts real hospital life.
5. Time Travel Wish: Witness the JFK assassination to see if Oswald was the shooter.