Listen to our round-up of the Academy's Chief Medical Officer (also known as Chief Physician Executive) Forum, focusing on what's top of mind for this executive leader right now.
Below are recommendations for industry partners on how to adapt to the changing role of CMOs and navigate ambulatory partnerships/clinical applications of AI:
1. CMOs Shift Focus: Moving beyond clinical leadership, CMOs are taking on broader strategic and operational roles including population health and growth initiatives.
2. Ambulatory Partnerships: To improve access and expand services, CMOs are seeking partnerships with providers in areas like behavioral health and women's health.
3. Navigating AI in Healthcare: CMOs value AI innovation but struggle with implementation. Sharing evaluation frameworks helps identify readiness and choose the right solutions.
4. Physician Alignment: Health systems are developing MSO models to improve physician well-being, communication, and alignment with value-based care and equity goals.
5. Access and Capacity Focus: Reducing patient length-of-stay and increasing access through virtual care and technology are key priorities for CMOs.
6. Optimizing Experience & Well-being: Improving patient experience while supporting physician well-being is a top focus. CMOs are exploring AI tools, EHR integration, and mental health resources to achieve this.