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:

Sandra Powell-Elliott

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-powell-elliott-999a609/

Hackensack Meridian Health | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hackensackmeridianhealth/

Hackensack Meridian Health | Website

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/

“The Heat Will Kill You First” by Jeff Goodell

https://www.amazon.com/Heat-Will-Kill-You-First/dp/0316497576

“Freedom” by Sebastian Junger

https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Sebastian-Junger/dp/1982153415

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