Unleashing Innovation with a Focus on Humanity – Thomas Howell, MD

Thomas Howell, MD, MS, is assistant medical director of patient experience and chair of the Community Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at the Mayo Clinic. In addition to his leadership roles, Dr. Howell is a practicing OB/GYN with an active patient roster.

In this episode, Dr. Howell talks about how he and his fellow clinicians shifted rapidly to virtual care when COVID-19 struck. He shares the importance of a whole-team-based approach during any transition and how he and others are re-examining care processes in the wake of the pandemic. Dr. Howell also discusses the roles of culture and mission in driving meaningful, sustainable innovation.

Links Related to Dr. Howell’s Podcast

• Becker’s Hospital Review: Healthcare needs to trust patients to make decisions about their care, says Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Thomas Howell
• Webinar: Primary Care Physician Productivity & Patient Satisfaction: A Mayo Clinic’s Community Practice Study