The MaineHealth Podcast

WTKE - Episode 3: Data Rich, Information Poor

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins, Episode 3

One of the longtime challenges our health system has faced is how to optimally leverage the tremendous data and analytics we have available to make better-informed decisions. The variety of technology and tools across MaineHealth are complex, and it can be confusing to determine where to turn for data needs and support. In this episode, Kelly and Chief Information Officer Dan Nigrin, MD discuss the work underway to solve for this opportunity, including the recent announcement of a Center of Excellence in data analytics.

WTKE - Episode 2: Regionalization - What Does it Mean to Me?

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins, Episode 2

In this episode, Chris Bowe, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Mid Coast-Parkview Health discusses the “cross pollination of excellence” that regionalization will provide. Chris speaks with Kelly about the advantages of being part of an integrated health system, and shares examples of how we can rely on each other to meet patient needs and enhance clinical care delivery.

WTKE - Episode 1: Where’s My Stuff?

Working Together with COO Kelly Elkins, Episode 1

No matter what role you play in the organization, you need access to the supplies and tools necessary to do your job. Kelly speaks with Lou Inzana, MMC CFO and MaineHealth Associate CFO, about some of the supply chain challenges care team members have experienced and, more importantly, the work under way to address them.