The Digital Executive
Breaking Barriers and Fostering Innovation: Journey from Healthcare Clinician to Tech CEO with CEO Pam Saechow | Ep 837
05 Mar 2024
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Pam Saechow, the dynamic CEO of Elite Groups and a seasoned IT executive with a rich background in healthcare. With over two decades of experience, Pam shares her transformative journey from her early days in Laos, inspired by her grandmother's healthcare work, to leading major digital transformations in prestigious institutions like the Cleveland Clinic and New York City Health and Hospitals. Pam's story is one of overcoming challenges, including racism and gender bias, to emerge as a powerful leader in technology and healthcare. She discusses the importance of patient advocacy, the art and science of leadership, and her agile approach to navigating the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous landscape of today’s healthcare and technology sectors. This episode dives into Pam's strategic thinking and planning, emphasizing her ability to balance short-term targets with long-term visions to propel organizational value forward. Listeners will be captivated by her philosophy of breaking barriers, empowering others, and ensuring technology enhances patient care and provider experiences. Pam also outlines her approach to digital transformation, highlighting her unique 90-to-120-day plan for understanding and actioning organizational needs. She stresses the significance of alignment between technology and healthcare, aiming to improve patient outcomes by focusing on intentional change and knowledge alongside people, process, and tools. Ending on a personal note, Pam shares her life and professional philosophy centered around the 5 L's: Lead, Live, Learn, Laugh, and Listen, showcasing how these principles guide her leadership and decision-making at Elite Groups. Join us for an episode that not only highlights a remarkable career journey but also provides profound insights into leading with integrity, passion, and a focus on impactful outcomes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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