Ep 56: Providence CEO Erik Wexler on Evaluating Partnerships, Policy and Leadership

Jacob sits down with Erik Wexler, the President and CEO of Providence. Providence is a non-profit, faith-based health system with 51 hospitals and 1,000 clinics across seven states. They discuss how to think about new AI opportunities with discipline, the value of health system partnerships, programs to support health equity, and more. [0:00] Intro [2:07] Challenges and Opportunities with AI [3:38] Leadership and Organizational Focus [5:30] Whole Person Care and Health Equity [7:23] Financial Challenges in Healthcare [9:25] Collaborations and Partnerships [13:38] Innovations in Healthcare Delivery [15:12] Tech Integration in Healthcare [16:55] Choosing the Right Innovations [17:48] Policy Landscape and Concerns [19:33] Handling Wildfires and Crisis Management [21:59] Commitment to Climate Change and Sustainability [24:14] Health Equity and Community Investment [27:14] Challenges and Successes in Healthcare Innovation [29:18] Future of Healthcare and Final Thoughts Out-Of-Pocket: https://www.outofpocket.health/