The healthcare landscape has always been a dynamic and ever-evolving domain, driven by scientific advancements, breakthroughs, and shifting demographics. However, the COVID-19 pandemic that erupted in early 2020 brought about seismic changes, rapidly transforming the way healthcare organizations operate and strategize. In the midst of these challenges, healthcare leaders and professionals had to adapt and recalibrate their strategies to meet the evolving needs of patients, maintain the safety of their staff, and ensure the resilience of their healthcare systems.
In today’s episode, Shawn Nason sits down with Liz Popwell, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer for Stony Brook Medicine. They discuss Liz’s understanding of strategy, the importance of aligning strategy with an organization's mission and vision, and the role of partnerships. Liz also shares how the pandemic shaped their strategic plan and mindset, emphasizing the need to be patient-centric and consumer-centric.
In This Episode
What We Learned From Liz Popwell
Notable Quotes
[02:36] “Strategy for me has always been about differentiation. It's always about how you can make your organization shine compared to other organizations.”
[04:31] “Ultimately, your strategy is your roadmap to live out your mission and your vision statements for your organization.”
[13:27] “I think the biggest thing that changed in my mind is I always knew we needed to be patient-centric, consumer-centric. But I didn't realize just how much we needed to double down on that.”
Our Guest
Liz Popwell is the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer at Stony Brook Medicine, responsible for strategic planning, implementation, and business development. With prior experience as Chief Strategy Officer at Ascension Michigan, she improved market share, reduced out-of-network care rates, and fostered numerous transformative partnerships. Liz is a healthcare leader driving strategic success.
Resources & Links
Liz Popwell
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/strategysuccess/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/epopwe01
Shawn Nason
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasonshawn/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manonfiresocial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/manonfiresocial
Website: https://shawnnason.com/
MOFI: https://www.mofi.co/
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