Ep. 07 | Adaptability in Healthcare Systems - Nishan Sivathasan
Welcome to Season 2 of Elevate Care, where Kerry Perez takes the helm as our new host! In this episode, Kerry interviews Nishan Sivathasan, the Division President of Technology and Workforce Solutions at AMN Healthcare and co-host of our show. Together, they explore a range of topics, from industry change predictions to the integration of technology in healthcare. Delving into the patient-centric approach and the noble pursuit of healthcare excellence, they emphasize the importance of being adaptable in healthcare systems, as it is vital in staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving industry. From virtual nursing to AI integration and patient-centric models, they discuss how these innovations are revolutionizing care delivery and improving patient outcomes. Join us as we uncover the transformative impact of technology on healthcare, the necessity of adapting to industry changes, and our unwavering commitment to providing quality care to every patient. Stay informed, empowered, and inspired to shape the future of healthcare with us.
Welcome aboard to Season 2 of Elevate Care!
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Timestamps
(00:25) Meet Nishan and Kerry
(03:33) 2024 ViVe Conference Key Takeaways
(7:04) Change Predictions for the Industry
(8:42) Adopting Technology
(13:57) Patient Centric Model
(15:38) The Noble Pursuit of Healthcare
About Kerry
Kerry Perez hosts the Elevate Care Podcast, dedicated to driving innovation in workforce technology, total talent management, and workforce staffing needs.
As the Vice President, Enterprise Strategy at AMN Healthcare, Kerry Perez leads the design and implementation of enterprise strategies to fuel growth and achieve market leadership.
With over 15 years of experience in various healthcare roles at AMN, including recruitment, marketing, innovation, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, Kerry established AMN's Diligence and Integration Management Office in her previous role. There, she oversaw the strategic and functional integration of new acquisitions to enhance value.
Guided by principles of customer obsession, ambitious thinking, and tangible results, Kerry's personal and professional mantra is "Be a Somebody who Makes Everybody Feel Like a Somebody." Committed to mentoring emerging leaders and building high-performing teams, Kerry holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business Economics and Communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
About Nishan
Nishan Sivathasan serves as Division President, Technology and Workforce Solutions, and is responsible for AMN Healthcare’s suite of technology products for workforce management and virtual care platforms that enable healthcare organizations to deliver sustainable and innovative ways for patient care.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Sivathasan was Chief Strategy and Experience Officer at AMN Healthcare and had responsibility for business strategy and M&A. He joined AMN in 2019. Prior to joining AMN, Mr. Sivathasan was responsible for eCommerce strategy and business development at JCPenney. Previously, he spent time at a financial technology start-up and almost 10 years at Rackspace, a globally managed cloud computing company, in executive positions that spanned strategy, product development, and marketing. Mr. Sivathasan started his career at Accenture as a management consultant and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Austin College.
About The Show
Elevate Care Podcast delves into the latest trends, thinking, and best practices shaping the landscape of healthcare. From total talent management to solutions and strategies to expand the reach of care, we discuss methods to enable high quality, flexible workforce and care delivery. We will discuss the latest advancements in technology, the impact of emerging models and settings, physical and virtual, and address strategies to identify and obtain an optimal workforce mix. Tune in to gain valuable insights from thought leaders focused on improving healthcare quality, workforce well-being, and patient outcomes.
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