Feb 2, 2021
This episode - the first in our new Governing Health special edition series - features Ken Kaufman, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Kaufman Hall. Ken will join us as a co-host with Michael Peregrine for the Board Dialogue series, which will feature robust discussions of the governance trends and health industry issues of the day.
On this episode, Ken and Michael cover the turbulence that has resulted from the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, the transition of the presidential administrations, and the larger issues of public discord and their resulting impact on healthcare. Their conversation highlights what exactly it will take to make 2021 the year of action and results in the healthcare industry as well as:
- The effect of the extraordinary events of 2020 in potentially limiting future strategic planning in the healthcare industry.
- Characteristics of the three main groups of healthcare organizations that have emerged from the pandemic.
- Specific actions that will ensure meaningful progress towards diversity and inclusion within the healthcare industry.
- The impact of 2020 on healthcare tech companies and next steps for handling the acceleration of telehealth.
- The characteristics of highly effective leadership in the healthcare industry and the state of corporate purpose and social responsibility in the boardroom.
- A current perspective on M&A, potential healthcare accelerations, and healthcare consolidations.
- Responses to vaccination roll-out capabilities and approaches.
- The advantages of healthcare organizations demonstrating themselves as value-based companies through the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
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