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June 19, 2025 40 mins

In this engaging episode, Ascend Medical's President, Tom Bowen Wright, tackles the pressing issues haunting today's healthcare landscape. If you're feeling stuck with current practices that don't seem to be delivering as you'd hoped, this conversation is definitely for you.

Tom Bowen explores the issues plaguing healthcare, such as vendor fatigue and skepticism, with a particular focus on the unique challenges faced by independent healthcare entities. He emphasizes the power of a clear vision for change and introduces some high-tech solutions - like AI-powered in-basket management, quick one-click ordering, and fully integrated point solutions.

In this session, you discover:

*Tom's innovative approach to including behavioral health in an in-network model, creating a more comprehensive care system.

* Why strengthening the bond between primary care physicians and their patients, with a goal to prevent patients from 'cheating' on their primary care providers is of the utmost importance.

Tom shares compelling solutions that aim to simplify the intricate healthcare landscape, underscoring the importance of empowering primary care doctors to provide quality care, and acknowledging their hard work with fitting rewards.

If you're an independent healthcare provider seeking an escape from the current system, or a hospital administrator aiming to inspire innovation within your organization, this episode is must-watch material. Let yourself be inspired by Tom Bowen Wright's unique perspective on evolving and improving healthcare practices for the better. Step into the future of healthcare possibilities, tune in now!

Find out more about the work of Ascend Medical:

https://ascendmedical.com/

Follow Tom Bowen Wright on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-bowen-wright/

The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light.

Find out more about how we are building bridges within healthcare. Join our group, Advancing Healthcare Innovation Forum on LinkedIn.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7056196/

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