25: Talking with Senior Leaders About a Corporate Physician Wellness Strategy

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The COVID-19 pandemic has added to the tremendous stress levels of physicians and other healthcare professionals worldwide.  As we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, senior physician leaders recognize the significance of providing support for the health and well-being of healthcare providers.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Dr. Dike Drummond, the Founder and CEO of <a href= "https://www.thehappymd.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">TheHappyMD.com</a> shares his advice on how to start a conversation with senior leaders by asking the top three questions.  He explains that with these questions, physician employees can raise awareness of burnout prevention and create mindset shifts in building wellness strategies for a happier and healthier work environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I think that In the very near future the most successful organizations will be the ones who take the best care of their doctors.  I actually believe physician wellness is a disruptive innovation in health care."  - Dike Drummond MD</span></p> </blockquote> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(02:20) Physician burnout as the origin of challenges</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(03:24) Questions to ask senior leaders</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(05:32) Triple competitive advantage</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(08:25) Window of opportunity</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(09:32) Support from The Happy MD</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><strong>Resources</strong>:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quadruple Aim Physician Leadership Retreat</span></p> <p><a href= "https://support.thehappymd.com/quadruple-aim-physician-leadership-retreat-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://support.thehappymd.com/qua