
Creating Innovative Health Ecosystems at Scale, with Dr. Rasu Shrestha, Chief Innovation Officer at Advocate Health
Inside The Doctor's LoungeShow Notes
In this episode, Dr. Nisha Mehta is joined by Dr. Rasu Shrestha, Chief Innovation Officer & Executive VP at Advocate Health.
They discuss:
– The importance of intentionality in creating a thriving innovation ecosystem, using The Pearl in Charlotte as an example
– His pathway to executive leadership positions within large healthcare organizations as a physician
– Using challenges in healthcare as opportunities to make impact
– Running toward passion versus running from burnout
– The importance of discomfort, mentorship, and disruption when seeking growth
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