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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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David Skorton

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Lessons from the COVID-19 Crisis

11min

Navigating Information Flow in Healthcare During COVID-19

4min

Navigating Medical Education During a Pandemic

8min

Beyond Resumes: Uncovering True Candidate Potential

3min

Hospitals are facing overwhelming challenges they weren’t equipped for – and in many cases, they’re now innovating their way toward solutions. Today we're talking with Dr. David Skorton, CEO of the AAMC, the Association of American Medical Colleges. David isn’t a founder or an entrepreneur but he has a bird’s eye view of what health institutions are grappling with, how they need to rethink the way they operate, and what all of us — in any kind of organization — can learn from this moment.

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