E66 Back to Basics: Reshaping the Organ Transplant Industry with LiveOnNY

Welcome to yet another insightful episode of The AHI Show. In this episode, we dive into an enlightening conversation with Leonard Achan, RN, MA, ANP, an operator, a nurse, and a forward-thinking healthcare leader, who dared to challenge the conventional norms of the organ donation and transplant industry.

Through this discussion, Lenny sheds light on his undertaking as CEO of LiveOnNY, where he embraced existing but overlooked laws and regulations. He reveals the surprising truth—there was no innovative trick, just a back-to-basic approach focusing on people, structure, and process with self-accountability at the heart.

Explore how accountability, transparency, and data-driven strategies underpin the remarkable increase in organ and tissue donors and successful transplants. Lenny's application of the Moneyball approach illuminates systemic issues, paving the way for significant, transformative changes in healthcare.

Join us for this riveting exploration of healthcare innovation, accountability, and the power of returning to original intentions. A must-watch episode that inspires and connects. Be sure to subscribe for more insightful episodes.

Key Learnings and Takeaways:

The Power of Back-to-Basics: Innovation isn't always about reinventing the wheel. Lenny proves that returning to original policies and laws can disrupt an industry with a stagnant approach.

Accountability is key: Lenny emphasizes the significance of self-accountability in bringing about substantial change within entrenched structures.

Data-Driven Approach: Transparency and data provide an effective direction for actions, aiding in identifying areas for improvement and ways to overcome challenges.

Success through Collaboration: Lenny speaks about the value of partnerships through reaching out and being a part of the broader healthcare community.

Systemic Change is Possible: The episode illustrates that even in an industry resistant to change, fundamental transformation can occur and lead to enhanced results.

https://www.liveonny.org/

Follow Lenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonard-achan/

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