Key Takeaways
👨👩👦 Family Roots & Personal Life: adopting his children, upbringing, and the values that guide his work
🩺 Moving into Medical Leadership: why he shifted from clinical work to healthcare system reform
🏥 The Rise of Value-Based Care: why traditional systems fail, and what Harbor Health is fixing
🤖 AI & Vertical Integration: the technology and structure redefining modern care delivery
🔮 What’s Next for Healthcare: Dr. Johnston’s predictions on AI, patient behavior, and the future of medicine
Meet the Guest – Dr. Clay Johnston
Clay Johnston’s mission is to redesign the health system so doctors and the team working with them truly get to know the people in their care, achieve better health outcomes, and ultimately reduce wasteful healthcare spending.
Dr. Johnston was the inaugural Dean of The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, where he strived to advance a new model of better health care. He also served as a Professor of Neurology at the University of Texas at Austin and an Adjunct Professor of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco. During his time at the University of California, Dr. Johnston was Founding Director of the Center for Healthcare Value and was Associate Vice Chancellor of Research. Most of his research focuses on stroke care.
Research finds the healthiest people are the happiest people, so Dr. Johnston prioritizes time to do the things that promote an optimistic emotional state of mind. He enjoys early morning runs, travel with his family and Texas barbeque in moderation.
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Show Notes
In this expansive episode of Austin Eras, Adam Flagg sits down with Dr. Clay Johnston, founding dean of the Dell Medical School at UT Austin and co-founder/Chief Medical Officer of Harbor Health, one of the most ambitious healthcare reinvention efforts in the country. Discover what happens when bold leadership and innovation come together in Austin’s dynamic medical scene.
We’ll dig into how Harbor Health is reinventing healthcare, from pioneering value-based models to challenging industry norms. Technology, vision, and a passion for patient outcomes set the stage for a new era in medicine. Don’t miss what might be the next big leap in healthcare.