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 leads the design and development of enterprise strategy in addition to overseeing Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Creative Services.
Ms. Perez joined AMN Healthcare in 2007 and has held various roles during her tenure, including recruitment, marketing, innovation, strategy, and M&A. She most recently served as the company’s Vice President of Enterprise Strategy. She also stood up AMN Healthcare's Diligence and Integration Management Office, which led the strategic and functional integration of new acquisitions to drive synergy. She was named among Staffing Industry Analyst’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2021, and she hosts the AMN Healthcare podcast, Elevate Care.
Ms. Perez maintains the guiding principles of being customer obsessed, thinking big and delivering results. She has a passion for mentoring emerging leaders and building effective teams.
Ms. Perez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of California at Santa Barbara. For more than four years, she has served on the board of Dallas-based nonprofit, CitySquare, which focuses on fighting the causes and effects of poverty.
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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