Masters of Scale Rapid Response: On the frontlines of scale: Hospitals, w/Dr. David Skorton, AAMC
May 2, 2020
Dr. David Skorton, CEO of the AAMC and cardiologist, shares insights from the frontline of healthcare. He highlights the immense challenges hospitals faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they innovated in response. Skorton emphasizes the need for improved preparedness and the importance of data-driven decisions. He addresses systemic vulnerabilities and health inequities that were exposed, urging a reevaluation of healthcare finance. Plus, he discusses the evolution of medical education and the value of supporting medical trainees during crises.
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Healthcare System Shortcomings
- The US healthcare system disincentivizes having excess resources like equipment and beds.
- The pandemic has highlighted the existing health inequities among vulnerable populations.
Resuming Elective Procedures
- Hospitals face financial challenges due to canceled elective procedures during the pandemic.
- They must carefully consider how to resume these procedures while ensuring safety.
Healthcare Heroism
- Dr. Skorton witnessed heroism from hospital C-suite executives to frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic.
- Researchers, lab technicians, and diagnostic professionals also demonstrated heroism, often exposing themselves to infection.