The Healthcare Landscape in 2013: Thoughts From Deloitte’s Dr. Mitch Morris

Picture what would happen if physicians from 20 or 30 years ago traveled through time to the present day and wandered into a modern hospital.

Advertisement

They probably wouldn’t recognize a lot of what was happening around them, especially when it comes to technology, says Mitch Morris, MD, vice chairman and national leader of the healthcare provider sector for Deloitte.

Dr. Morris — an oncologist with experience in healthcare administration — says major changes have taken place during the last few decades, such as the use of robotics and precision equipment in the operating room, the development noninvasive cardiovascular procedures and the ability to perform MRI and CT scans in a much shorter amount of time while obtaining a higher level of detail. Physicians of the past would be amazed, he says.

Read the full article on Becker’s Hospital Review.

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in Uncategorized

Advertisement

Comments are closed.