Robert Garrett

Robert C. Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, the largest healthcare system in New Jersey, shares insights on addressing critical workforce shortages. He dives into the impact of burnout among healthcare professionals, exacerbated by the pandemic. Garrett discusses innovative tactics such as educational partnerships, AI solutions, and virtual nursing to improve retention and morale. He also highlights his organization’s recognition for fostering a supportive workplace culture, particularly for women in healthcare.

Olivia White, Director of the McKinsey Global Institute, shares insights on alarming demographic shifts and their economic implications, detailing the impact of declining birth rates. Robert Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, discusses healthcare challenges amid political changes, including costs and innovations. They highlight the urgent need for businesses and healthcare systems to adapt strategically. The duo emphasizes technology's role in fostering economic growth and the importance of collaboration to address healthcare accessibility.

Robert Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, discusses using AI as a transformative tool for healthcare. The podcast explores Mark Zuckerberg's desire for recognition in AI and the metaverse, geopolitical tensions, healthcare challenges, climate change impact on health, shortage of healthcare workers, and the role of technology in healthcare.