Steve Berkowitz

What Is AI in Healthcare? Toward a Working Definition of Artificial Intelligence… and its Subsequent Implications

Posted on June 22, 2023 by

Steve Berkowitz

Hardly a day goes by when there isn’t some story in the news about artificial intelligence (AI). We are bombarded by the media with topics both inspiring and terrifying. This is particularly true in healthcare. We read how artificial intelligence will drastically change the practice of medicine, nursing, our entire healthcare infrastructure, etc. The word… Continue Reading >>

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COVID-3 Follow the Science….

Posted on August 26, 2020 by

Steve Berkowitz

But, opining on science may not be science.   I’m sure by now, you have heard many times the latest buzz phrase “Follow the science” from our politicians.   Dr. Tony Fauci recently said, “Science is truth, and as a scientist, I hold the truth”.  Interesting sound bite, but it begs a deeper dive.  What… Continue Reading >>

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Corona Virus 2- Straight talk about Flattening the Curve and Herd Immunity

Posted on August 1, 2020 by

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“Flatten the Curve”.  We hear it every day.  What does it really mean for the average person? Let’s start by looking at the fundamental two-phased approach for any epidemic or outbreak:  1. Containment- There are two components of containment: secure the perimeter of the infection to prevent any future spread outside of that region, and… Continue Reading >>

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Leadership During Corona : Acknowledging the four dimensions of decision making

Posted on July 22, 2020 by

Steve Berkowitz

Welcome back.  After a three-year hiatus hanging out in the medical executive world, I am resuming my weekly blogs.  There’s so much to catch up with and no shortage of material.  I hope you find my postings informative, thought-provoking, enlightening, and at times, even make you smile.  I always welcome your feedback. As I sit… Continue Reading >>

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Revisited: Three Rules to Consider during an Intervention

Posted on November 20, 2017 by

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I wrote this blog earlier in the year, but have found this piece to again be relevant. Enjoy! —————————————   Almost every chief medical officer (CMO) that I work with in my advisory program has encountered at least one situation in the hospital every year that requires a significant intervention with a member of the… Continue Reading >>

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Revisited: Managing Medical Staff Interventions

Posted on September 27, 2017 by

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I posted this blog in September of 2015, but it is very applicable to all CMO’s.  In fact, I am currently dealing with a hospital CMO that is dealing with a very difficult and sensitive situation and we discussed these four principles just a few hours ago… Managing Medical Staff Interventions  Hardly a conversation goes… Continue Reading >>

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Managing your Quality Dashboard

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

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And “Indicators for Indicators” Now that we are approaching the fall, many of us are looking forward to next year’s budget, strategic plan, and either updating or enhancing the quality dashboard.  Additionally, this time of year, there are new Board members and medical staff officers, some of whom may need to be educated on the… Continue Reading >>

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The Need for Physician Compacts

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

Steve Berkowitz

Two weeks ago I was in New England, enjoying the beautiful summer and working with a large System in Maine.  In a way, this is homecoming for me as I grew up in Rhode Island.  One of my favorite childhood memories was taking a field trip to Plymouth, Massachusetts, where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. … Continue Reading >>