Ep 28: Strategic Innovation with Emily Will

What if nurses weren’t just part of the care team—but the driving force behind transforming it? In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, Rosa Hart chats with nurse Emily Will Clinical Strategy Director at DexCare with nearly two decades of experience in ambulatory orthopedics. Emily shares her powerful journey from bedside care to a strategic leadership role in digital health, emphasizing how nurses are uniquely positioned to lead innovation in healthcare. And of course hear her answer to the billion dollar question...Today it takes an avg of 26 days to see a provider. ..hear nurse Emily's strategy to make access to a provider as easy as ordering from Starbucks. They dive deep into team-based care models, the consumerization of healthcare, and why it's time to reimagine the nurse’s role—not just as a provider, but as a coach, leader, and innovator. Learn how organizations like DexCare are using care orchestration to improve access and outcomes—and why empowering nurses could be the key to healthcare transformation. 🎯 Key Takeaways: Team-based care enhances efficiency, satisfaction, and outcomes Patients today expect healthcare to be convenient and accessible Nurses should be empowered as leaders and care coaches Innovation in healthcare includes rethinking workflows—not just adopting new tech Strategic collaboration and funding can accelerate meaningful change across systems Connect with Nurse Emily Will, MHA, RN, ONC: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-will-mha-rn-onc2/ 📱 Follow Rosa Hart on your favorite social media platform @NurseRosaSpeaks For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, tune in to Stronger After Stroke, Aging Like A Pro, and The Lou Review.